Program Manager

Aline is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized Program Manager to join our Research & Development (R&D) organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, this individual will serve as a central coordination point for the Product Engineering, Platform/AI/BI Engineering, and Product teams. The Program Manager will play a critical role in aligning efforts across these functions, driving cross-team collaboration, and supporting the successful execution of initiatives in a rapidly scaling SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a connective hub across engineering and product functions, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely execution of priorities.
• Drive strategic planning cycles, road mapping sessions, and project tracking across the R&D org.
• Establish and maintain efficient processes for planning, communication, and reporting across teams.
• Identify and remove roadblocks that impact velocity or collaboration across product and engineering.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation in partnership with technical and product leaders.
• Ensure visibility and accountability of key initiatives through reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder updates.
• Support the CTO and other leaders with preparation of materials for executive reporting, board updates, or strategic planning sessions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational rigor, and cross-functional cohesion.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of project management or program management experience, ideally within a fast-growing SaaS company.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience working within R&D or technical organizations (Product, Engineering, Data/BI, or Platform teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP or related certifications a plus.