Engineering Programme Manager

at  graphcore

ABOUT GRAPHCORE

How often do you get the chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity?
Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gaining global attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificial intelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI at the heart of their business.
Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Technical Programme Manager, you will play a key role in bridging the technical and management domains, driving the development and execution of critical programs throughout the product lifecycle, including design and development activities from product definition and planning through production, release and end of life. You will collaborate with development managers, engineers, and multi-functional teams across systems, software, operations, and product to ensure the flawless delivery of our projects.

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and introduce products on schedule based on product specifications.
• Manage the execution of engineering solutions, which could include Architecture, Silicon, Hardware, Mechanical, Power, FW, System SW, Higher level SW stack, Test, Diagnostics.
• Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of designs.
• Lead weekly program core team meetings with cross-functional teams to communicate updates, track progress, and ensure that the program is on track to meet upcoming milestones.
• Maintain documentation throughout the development cycle and disseminate project information to stakeholders, customers and partners.
• Publish appropriate metrics such as KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), as required by the program.
• Own product development plan which includes product scope, features, technical assessments, risk management, resource management and schedule management independently.
• Manage development activities and drive product delivery on time.
• Manage product issues closure in a timely manner by driving internal functional teams and external partners.
• Lead process improvement initiatives in addition to managing day to day project execution.
• Understand individual functional area challenges, deliverables and project critical path.