Data & Eval Operations Program Manager

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Manage data acquisition and evaluation execution processes for foundation models at a dedicated AI research lab.

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About the Institute of Foundation ModelsWe are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

The Role

As the Data & Eval Operations Program Manager for our team, you will structure and implement the processes for data acquisition and eval execution for our foundation models and will develop these into comprehensive programs. You will work closely with our techincal team, including research scientists, research engineers, and software engineers, as well as with external data vendor partners as our key interface. These programs will have a massive impact on the continuous improvement of the models we develop, meaning that this is a critical role to the ultimate success of the organization. You will be expected to stand up and manage these programs autonomously, and tailor them over time to the changing needs of the team.

How we rate this

Data & Eval Operations Program Manager at IFM rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Data & Eval Operations Program Manager is an open job at IFM.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The listed salary is $250k-$450k a year.
The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
The job was posted on October 5, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by IFM. Apply on IFM

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Program ManagementData AcquisitionEvaluation ExecutionFoundation Models

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Tell me about a project where program management was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where foundation models was part of your work. What did you do?
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