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Senior Program Manager, AI Startups

Program ManagerProgram ManagerOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2011H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

90 days ago

Salary

$122K - $153K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishSQLTableau

Job Description

Senior Program Manager, AI Startups

DigitalOcean

• Own the end-to-end startup application process—from submission through approval, onboarding, and credit provisioning • Manage application review workflows, approval criteria, and cross-functional handoffs with Sales • Monitor application pipeline health: volume, approval rates, time-to-decision, and bottlenecks • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and automate the application process • Identify opportunities for automation using tools like Zapier, n8n, or custom integrations • Reduce manual work through process optimization, smart forms, and workflow automation • Collaborate with Engineering and IT to implement technical solutions for application management • Own operational processes and procedures for the entire team—document workflows, create SOPs, and maintain operational playbooks • Define and manage cross-functional interlocks with Sales, Marketing, Support, Finance, Legal, and Product teams • Establish clear escalation paths, approval workflows, and decision-making frameworks • Identify process gaps and implement solutions to improve team efficiency and member experience • Manage program operations calendar including application cycles, credit renewals, and key milestones • Own vendor relationships for operational tools and platforms • Lead operational planning for program launches, policy changes, and scaling initiatives • Own data and analytics for the Startup team—be the single source of truth for all startup metrics • Build and maintain dashboards in Looker or similar platforms tracking key program KPIs • Define and track metrics including: application volume, approval rates, credit utilization, member retention, program ROI • Drive creation of executive dashboards for leadership visibility into program performance • Contribute data, insights, and analysis for Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and QBRs • Partner with Data Analytics team to ensure data integrity, proper instrumentation, and reporting accuracy • Conduct ad-hoc analysis to answer business questions and inform strategic decisions • Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for program improvements • Serve as the operational point of contact for startup credit package issues, application questions, and account problems • Triage and resolve member issues related to credits, billing, account access, and program eligibility • Work closely with Sales and the Community Manager to resolve complex customer issues quickly • Build and maintain internal knowledge base for common issues and resolutions • Escalate systemic issues to Product, Engineering, or Leadership with recommendations • Track issue trends and develop proactive solutions to prevent recurring problems • Create self-service resources (FAQs, troubleshooting guides) to reduce support volume • Own all startup program application forms—design, maintain, and continuously optimize for conversion and data quality • Manage program surveys including onboarding, satisfaction, and exit surveys • Implement A/B testing to improve form completion rates and data collection • Ensure forms capture essential data for decision-making, reporting, and program evaluation • Maintain form infrastructure across platforms (Typeform, Google Forms, Salesforce, etc.) • Proactively recommend improvements based on user feedback, drop-off analysis, and evolving program needs • Partner with Marketing and Community teams to ensure consistent member experience • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) in all data collection

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional operations, program management, or business operations experience—preferably in tech, SaaS, or startup environments
  • Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Looker, Tableau, Google Analytics, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical skills—comfortable with SQL, data modeling, and creating actionable dashboards
  • Process optimization expertise—proven track record improving efficiency through automation and workflow design
  • Application or program management experience—managing intake processes, approval workflows, and member onboarding
  • Customer service orientation—ability to handle escalations with empathy while protecting program integrity
  • Cross-functional collaboration—success working with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams
  • Systems thinking—sees connections between processes and designs holistic solutions
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills—manages multiple workstreams without dropping balls

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Local Employee Meetups
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
  • Equity compensation including stock options

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