Strength in Trust OneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We believe that ensuring data is trusted shouldn’t slow teams down—it should accelerate what’s possible. This led us to develop the first technology platform for responsible data use in 2016.

Today, with AI representing the latest and most impactful expansion of data yet, OneTrust is once again redefining what responsible innovation looks like. OneTrust, the AI‑Ready Governance Platform™, unifies regulatory intelligence, automation, and connected governance workflows so businesses can continue to move at the speed of AI while ensuring good governance to prevent data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, OneTrust is shaping the future where trusted data becomes a transformative force for business and society.

The Challenge The Program Manager, R&D will partner with the Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) to drive the operational rhythm of the R&D organization. This role runs cross-functional programs, coordinates executive forums, and delivers content and communications that help R&D leadership move faster and more effectively. The role reports to the Chief of Staff to the CTPO and partners closely with the Executive Assistant and R&D VPs.

You Will Program & Initiative Management Track and report on strategic initiatives owned by R&D VPs, maintaining visibility into status, risks, and dependencies; surface blockers and drive accountability across owners. , adoption initiatives, organizational health programs), including operating cadence, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting. Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and operating mechanisms that give the CTPO and VP staff a clear view of progress against commitments.

, BTL investments, partner events, POC tracking) to support cross-team prioritization and decision-making. Operational Support Partner with the Chief of Staff and EA to coordinate VP staff meetings, offsites, and planning cycles, including pre-reads, materials, and decision capture. Support OKR and planning processes — helping VPs prepare inputs, synthesizing outputs, and packaging information for executive review.

Coordinate interview panels and hiring logistics for senior R&D roles, including scheduling, prep materials, and debrief facilitation. Take on ad-hoc projects spanning R&D leadership priorities, ranging from research and analysis to event logistics to communications drafting. Executive Programs Coordinate and produce R&D All Hands and company All Hands sessions in partnership with the CTPO, EA, and R&D leadership — including agenda development, speaker prep, content creation, run-of-show, and follow-up communications.

Develop content for external and internal events where the CTPO is a featured speaker, including talking points, presentation materials, briefing documents, and pre-event research on audiences and topics. You Are/Have 2-4 years of experience in program management, chief of staff, business operations, or a comparable cross-functional role, ideally in a software or technology company. Demonstrated ability to run multiple workstreams in parallel and drive them to closure with minimal oversight.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting executive-facing content (memos, decks, talking points). Comfort working directly with senior leaders and across functions; able to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment. Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, project tracking platforms).

Preferred Fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to accelerate program management, communications, and analysis work. Prior experience supporting an R&D, engineering, or product organization.