Technical Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Data

At Yohana, we’re finding new ways for technology and design to lighten our loads, reclaim our time, and improve our well-being. We want it all. A career and home. Family and friends. Health and wellness. But actually having it all can leave us feeling overloaded. And research shows it. 43% of people struggle with decision-making. 66% say overload affects their work, and 62%, their interpersonal relationships.  

Technology was supposed to help by making us more efficient. But the faster we get things done, the more we take on, and our well-being falls to the bottom of the list. Yohana is on a mission to make balance a priority – and do it joyfully.

 It’s a meaningful product challenge: helping society reclaim time and make space for joy through technology and design. That’s what the team at Yohana is solving for every day, and we have a lot of fun doing it. With leadership from big tech like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and hypergrowth startups like Nest, Waymo, TaskRabbit, and Casper, we’re motivated to make the world a happier place. Join us!

Yohana is a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic Inc. Our unique positioning as a start-up within a global Consumer Electronics and Services company makes this opportunity one that is rich with world-class capability and game-changing possibilities.  

About The Role:

We are seeking a strategic technical program manager who will work with leaders across the company and designers ,product managers, frontend and backend engineers to build new mobile apps and services as well as a data platform from the ground-up. You need to be comfortable with ambiguity and be able to provide structure and leadership with limited direction. In addition to having mastered the fundamentals, you need to be hands-on in creating processes for a dynamic, fast-moving, and agile environment building high quality, high performance and scalable AI and Data solutions.. You will be expected to execute management in ensuring all teams are effective and efficient in execution.  

Yohana is able to employ individuals who reside in (or that are willing to relocate to) the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Lead AI-driven data projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, possessing deep knowledge of AI technologies, data processing pipelines, and machine learning algorithms. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, communicate potential issues for timely resolution.
• Optimize resource allocation, manage priorities for maximum efficiency and deliverables.
• Execute on finalized product roadmap, participate in AI DATA product vision, facilitate product requirements creation. 
• Participate and facilitate market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and customer preferences 
• Drive process improvements and best practices in AI and data management. 
• Present project status updates and key metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain expertise in AI and Machine Learning technologies and their industry applications.
• Comfortable with offshore teams and vendors. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning concepts, and data management practices. Experience with big data platforms, cloud computing, and data engineering is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, using Agile methodologies, and employing project management tools and techniques. 
• Strong knowledge of Project management tools including but not limited to JIRA, smartsheet etc.
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business or Related Field, or equivalent experience 
• 5+ years of program, project or product management in software development with AI and Data background
• Self-starting, ambitious, focused, and self-sufficient 
• Experience in working with cloud-based platforms and services. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. 
• Demonstrates critical thinking capabilities with strong attention to detail 
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change remains flexible and calm when facing of uncertainty 
• Strong leadership and management skills 
• Has the ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems both technical and processes.
• Ability to travel internationally  

What We Offer:

The future of work at Yohana is flexibility. Like many other leading Silicon Valley based businesses, we follow a hybrid workplace model post-pandemic. We believe this model is consistent with our goals of fostering a highly collaborative culture, promoting employee well-being, and developing a workplace that is engaging, equitable, and innovative. 

Local (Bay Area) employees are expected to come into the office on Mondays & Wednesdays and optional on the other days of the week. Fully remote (Work From Home) employment may be available for select positions.  

This position is eligible for participation in the Yohana’s employee bonus program. Grade level and salary ranges are determined primarily through the scope and complexity of the role along with a review of the applicant’s experience and skills, as well as alignment with geographic market data and equity with other team members. 

Employee benefits include: 

• Opportunity to join a hyper-growth startup on a mission to make well-being attainable for modern families
• Competitive compensation 
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA) 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Life & Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Supplemental Medical Coverage 
• Unlimited PTO 
• 12 Company Holidays 
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave 
• Paid Caregiver Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Group and 1-on-1 Career Coaching 
• Pet Insurance 
• Casual Dress Code 
• Catered Lunch & Snacks 
• Discounts on Panasonic products 
• Company Social Events

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest.