Technical Program Manager, Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager, Engineering (AI): Overseeing and managing development and deployment processes for high-impact technical projects within an engineering organization with an accent on cross-functional collaboration, project delivery, and process improvement. Focus on identifying and mitigating risks, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring alignment with product and business objectives for cutting-edge AI models and products.

Location: Hybrid role based in Paris, France, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office. Flexibility during summer, but regular communication and availability during core working hours are required.

Company

Mistral AI is a pioneering company democratizing AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions, including an AI assistant, le Chat.

What you will do

• Oversee and manage development and deployment processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with product timelines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Science, Marketing/Coms, Design, Solutions) to align engineering operations with business objectives.
• Track project progress, timelines, and resources, assisting teams in implementing processes to smooth delivery.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance engineering team efficiency and productivity.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on program status, risks, and issues.
• Identify potential risks and issues in the program lifecycle and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a relevant scientific field.
• Proven experience in managing technical programs, preferably within an engineering team.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle management and deployment processes.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to run multiple complex programs smoothly.
• Thrive in cross-functional collaboration and adapt communication to various stakeholders.
• Highly organized, capable of managing cross-team dependencies, and comfortable actively contributing to architecture decisions.

Nice to 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Transportation allowance and sport allowance.
• Meal vouchers.
• Private pension plan and generous parental leave policy.
• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, low-ego, and team-spirited workforce.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI in a pioneering company.