Technical Project 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, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.  

Job Summary
As a Technical Project Manager, you will bridge the technical and management domains, supporting the development and execution of critical programs across the full product lifecycle—from definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. You will work closely with development managers, engineers, program and project managers, and multi-functional teams across systems, software, operations, and product to ensure the flawless delivery of our projects.

The Team
Join a team at the forefront of innovation in AI systems, contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist Program Management and Technical Engineering Leads across all project activities from investigation to release

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule based on product specifications

• Oversee planning stages, including defining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements

• Create and maintain project schedules using MS Project and Jira

• Monitor progress, update schedules, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders

• Manage budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholders

• Produce program reports and support project governance

• Identify and mitigate risks around cost, schedule, and scope

• Follow PLM processes, including creating checklists, setting up reviews, and ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables

Candidate Profile

Essential

• BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a technical management role within multi-functional teams

• Experience working in global environments with international partners

• Ability to think clearly and deliver in high-demand situations

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills

• Experience collaborating with remote teams across disciplines and countries

Desirable

• Understanding of AI system-level platforms and component interactions

• Knowledge of tools including Office365, Jira, and web-based collaboration platforms like Confluence

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