Research & Development Program Manager

Program ManagerCellebrite's mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite's AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrite's digital forensic and investigative solutions—available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments—to close cases faster and safeguard communities.We are looking for an experienced Program Manager based in New York City to drive delivery of our SaaS and AI-powered solutions. You will work side by side with our R&D teams in the US and the Americas, and partner with cross-functional teams in EU time zones. You will own the program lifecycle from concept to deployment, and use AI to make delivery faster, more predictable, and more transparent.Planning and ExecutionBuild and maintain program plans across requirements, development and SaaS deployment using AI/ML model readiness, and documentation.Lead cross-functional teams across the US, Americas, and EU to deliver SaaS and AI-enabled capabilities on time and to quality standards.Apply proven program methodologies and AI-assisted tools to improve productivity, forecast risks early, and remove blockers.Track progress, manage dependencies, and resolve conflicts proactively.R&D PartnershipServe as the primary program partner to R&D leaders, architects, and product managers.Run planning cadences with collaboration across all functions, keeping the teams aligned and decisions moving.SaaS Release CoordinationManage releases of updates, enhancements, and new features across multiple SaaS products.Coordinate with development, DevOps and Product to prioritize and schedule releases for smooth deployment.AI-Driven Program ExcellenceUse generative AI tools to automate status reporting, risk detection, meeting summaries, roadmap analysis, and documentation.Define and track delivery metrics (velocity, cycle time, predictability), using AI and BI insights to drive improvement.Identify and lead AI adoption in program and delivery processes, and coach teams on practical use.Program Management ChampionDrive PM best practices and continuous improvement across teams.Give internal stakeholders and executives clear, regular updates on status, risks, and issues.Bring industry trends and benchmarks into SaaS and AI delivery.What you'll love about your missionShaping and executing the program work plan with stakeholders across multiple function and stakeholdersInfluencing development processes and delivery quality as a subject-matter expert.Working at the forefront of AI in a mission-driven company, and learning our products and technology in depth.The superpowers we are looking forMust haveAbility to work effectively in a global matrixed organization and lead through influence.Proven experience managing programs across distributed teams and time zones (US/Americas and EU).Ability to create short-term and long-term program plans.Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking.Deep understanding of SaaS deployment models, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies.Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., LLM assistants and AI features in Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft 365) to improve planning, reporting, and execution.Working knowledge of AI/ML product lifecycle concepts: data dependencies, model evaluation, versioning, and responsible-AI and compliance considerations.Proficiency in Jira and Atlassian tools and in Excel.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including executive communication.Up-to-date knowledge of PM methodology and trends.Nice to haveData analysis with Excel and BI tools.Experience with Agile portfolio management (e.g., SAFe, Jira Align, or similar).Experience with AI workflow automation or agents for program operations.Experience in security, digital forensics, or other regulated environments.PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar certification.Education and ExperienceB.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.5+ years of program or project management experience with a record of success.Experience with Agile methodology and project management tools.Experience working with R&D and Product teams and collaborating closely with architects.Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams of product managers, developers, QA, DevOps, and others.Excellent English, written and verbal.Strong problem-solving and attention to detail, with a record of delivering complex projects on time and to quality.Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana), version control (e.g., Git), and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).