Technical Programme Manager

About Graphcore 

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.  

It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.  

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.   

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcoreenjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.  

Job Summary

Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference.

As a Technical Program Manager within the Product Test and Diagnosis group you will be responsible for the planning and will contribute to the delivery of manufacturing test solutions to support New Product Introduction (NPI).You will help develop and co-ordinate plans across the team joining them together into a cohesive overall programme. You will be working within the Manufacturing Operations organisation which is comprised of Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Test and Diagnosis.You will maintain visibility of the Graphcore Product Roadmap to identify upcoming technical challenges that will face Manufacturing Operations.

The Team

The role will be part of the Product Test and Diagnosis group at Graphcore, which has members in Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan. 

The Product Test and Diagnosis group is comprised of a number of teams which are responsible for, and involved in, the development of test solutions which span from silicon wafers through to complete server racks.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Define, own and communicate the programme plan for manufacturing test solutions, aligning priorities with Manufacturing Operations and other key stakeholders.
• Manage developments between engineering, operations and manufacturing including ensuring the definition of clear deliverables, timelines and metrics
• Coordinate and drive new product DfX reviews.
• Maintain cross functional and multi-regional engineering relationships within Graphcore and at contract manufacturing sites
• Enhance NPI and New Product Development (NPD) processes by assessing current workflows, identifying efficiency improvements, and implementing best practices.

Candidate Profile 

Essential:

• Strong project management skills with ability to draw on experience of different methodologies (e.g. waterfall, scrum, agile etc) to identify the most appropriate method for the project
• Strong understanding of the different test solutions used across the server product lifecycle, including silicon wafers, packaged devices, PCB assemblies, server blades, and server racks
• Ability to understand the interaction between hardware design, manufacturing and test in order to provide DfM feedback
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in cross functional and cross regional teams by employing strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing or other high mix/high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MSProject etc would be beneficial
• Experience working with cutting edge suppliers in Semiconductor, PCBA and System Manufacturing 
• Demonstrable experience delivering manufacturing test solutions

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications