Technical Project Manager

Graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee critical programs across the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bridge technical and management domains, collaborating with multi-functional teams for successful project delivery. You will benefit from flexible working, private medical insurance, and a commitment to inclusivity. This role requires a BSc in a relevant field and significant experience in technical management, particularly in global environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave policy

Pension (matched up to 5%)

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Management and Technical Engineering Leads across all project activities from investigation to release.
• Create and maintain project schedules using MS Project and Jira.
• Manage budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Project Planning

Problem-Solving

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Office365

Confluence

Job description

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.