Graphcore
Technical Programme Manager
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About the job
Own the infrastructure that turns ambitious AI systems into reliable, testable hardware at global scale.
As Technical Program Manager, you will lead Graphcore’s global lab and data center infrastructure programs from Bristol. You will be our client-side owner’s representative across builds, expansions, upgrades and retrofits.
You will take programs from requirements and site selection through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness. Your decisions will shape the power, cooling, networking and high-density compute environments our engineers depend on.
You will also keep engineering labs effective day to day, enabling system bring-up, testing and rapid experimentation. You will connect infrastructure, hardware deployment and operational processes across multiple locations.
This is a rare chance to shape how Graphcore builds and scales mission-critical infrastructure for high-density AI workloads.
The team and culture
You will work across Systems Engineering, hardware engineering, IT, facilities, EHS and finance, alongside specialist external vendors. Together, you will turn complex engineering requirements into clear infrastructure priorities and delivery plans.
You will own schedules, budgets, dependencies and risks, driving decisions and issues through to resolution. Expect high ownership, direct communication and the freedom to speak up when better solutions are possible.
You will help establish consistent standards across Graphcore locations while responding to each site’s engineering needs. The work rewards people who think big, act quickly and take responsibility for outcomes.
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What we're looking for
- Strong technical program or project delivery capability within data centers, engineering labs or other mission-critical environments.
- Proven experience acting as an owner’s representative or client-side project manager for complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of data center power, HVAC, liquid cooling, CDU systems and associated building infrastructure.
- Experience delivering hyperscale or high-performance computing infrastructure, including design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications, then translate them into clear plans, priorities and decisions.
- Strong schedule, cost and risk management skills, with the communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.
Benefits
- Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
- Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
- Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
- Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
- Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
- Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
- Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
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Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.
Join the Team at 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 brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.
If you want to build the infrastructure that enables Graphcore’s engineers to develop and test next-generation AI compute, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape our global lab and data center infrastructure.
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