Principal Engineering Program Manager

Graphcore•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Graphcore is a leading innovator in Artificial Intelligence compute, developing hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to drive AI breakthroughs and adoption across industries. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is committed to enabling Artificial Super Intelligence and making its benefits accessible to everyone. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, with diverse teams of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers, and systems architects. The Engineering Program Management team at Graphcore supports the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives by providing leadership in program planning, execution management, cross-functional coordination, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. They work closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, visibility, and predictable execution of critical engineering objectives.

Requirements

12 years of experience leading large, complex engineering or technical programs in a technology-focused environment.
Strong program management expertise with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders across engineering, product, operations, and business functions.
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Strong risk management, dependency management, and execution planning skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience creating executive-level reporting, program reviews, and delivery metrics.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within semiconductor, AI, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, or advanced technology organizations.
Familiarity with hardware and software product development lifecycles.
Experience supporting globally distributed engineering teams.
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid program delivery methodologies.
Experience implementing program management tools, frameworks, and governance models.
Relevant program management certification or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead complex cross-functional engineering programs from initiation through delivery.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
Coordinate activities across engineering, product, operations, and business functions to achieve program objectives.
Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Drive alignment across stakeholders and facilitate effective decision-making processes.
Establish and maintain program governance, reporting mechanisms, and operational reviews.
Track execution against plans and provide clear communication of progress, challenges, and key decisions.
Support prioritization activities and help balance competing business and engineering objectives.
Facilitate planning cycles, program reviews, retrospective activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop scalable processes and frameworks that improve program execution and organizational effectiveness.
Build strong partnerships with engineering leaders and technical teams to enable successful delivery outcomes.
Prepare and present program status, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior stakeholders.
Drive accountability for commitments and ensure timely resolution of blockers impacting delivery.
Contribute to the ongoing development of program management best practices across the organization.