Technical Program Manager, Engineering

Mistral.ai; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral.ai is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Engineering organization in Paris. You will drive delivery of high-impact technical programs, plan and oversee complex initiatives, and collaborate across product, engineering, science and design teams to align with strategic goals.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, manage dependencies, optimize processes and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with a strong focus on quality and scalable workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering)
• Proven experience in managing technical programs within an engineering team
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle management and deployment processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage development and deployment processes to ensure efficiency and timely delivery
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Science, Marketing/Comms, Design and Solutions teams to align operations with product and business goals
• Track project progress, timelines and resources; help teams implement smoother delivery processes
• Identify process improvements to boost engineering efficiency and productivity with other TPMs
• Regularly communicate program status, risks and issues to stakeholders and manage expectations
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them

Skills

Degree in relevant field

Technical Program Management

Software lifecycle management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organized

Problem solving

Design thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Engineering

Job description

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

The Role

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to join our Engineering organization and drive the delivery of high-impact technical projects. In this role, you will plan, execute, and oversee complex programs aligned with our strategic goals. Success requires a combination of technical expertise, project management excellence, hands-on engagement, and strong cross-functional leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The TPM role spans multiple critical areas of program management:

• Functional/Technical Support – Collaborate with teams to refine and communicate roadmaps, organize delivery, maintain project tracking tools, identify dependencies, and proactively track blockers. Work closely with Product Managers to upscale risks and ensure alignment.
• Engineering Operations – Drive efficiency by automating processes and championing their adoption across Engineering teams, reducing manual effort and enabling scalable, consistent workflows.
• Customer Programs – Partner directly with key enterprise customers to support deployments, ensuring timely delivery of specialized features from Product Engineering teams.
• Release & Portfolio Management – Coordinate model releases with Science Program Managers and product releases with Engineering Program Managers to maintain seamless execution.

Location & Office Policy

The position is based in our Paris HQ offices and we encourage going to the office as much as we can (at least 3 days per week) to create bonds and smooth communication. Our remote policy aims to provide flexibility, improve work-life balance and increase productivity. Each manager can decide the amount of days worked remotely based on autonomy and a specific context (e.g. more flexibility can occur during summer). In any case, employees are expected to maintain regular communication with their teams and be available during core working hours.

What You Will Do

Program Management — Oversee and manage our development and deployment processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with product timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, Science, Marketing/Coms teams, Design, and Solutions to ensure alignment of engineering operations with overall product and business objectives.

Project Delivery — Track project progress, timelines, and resources. Assist teams to implement processes to smoothen delivery process.

Process Improvement — Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the engineering team, in coordination with the other TPMs.

Stakeholder Management — Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on program status, risks, and issues, and to manage expectations.

Risk Management — Identify potential risks and issues in the program lifecycle, and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

What We’re Looking For

• You hold a degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, etc.)
• You have proven experience in managing technical programs, preferably within an engineering team.
• You have a strong understanding of software lifecycle management and deployment processes
• You have excellent project management skills, with the ability to run multiple complex programs smoothly
• You are thriving in cross functional collaboration and you know how to adapt your communication to stakeholders
• You are highly organized and knows how to manage cross team dependencies
• You are a proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• You have strong design thinking skills and feel comfortable with actively contributing to architecture decisions

Ideally, you have:

• Experience as a Software Developer.
• Already worked in an AI company/project.
• Knowledge of how LLMs are built and work.
• Already worked as a Technical Program Manager

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.

For the most up‑date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.

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