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Mistral is building full-stack AI solutions—from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute—partnering with enterprises across finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector to co-create customized AI systems.
You will serve as Technical Program Manager for the Science Operations team, designing and operationalizing the systems, workflows, and processes that translate research goals into measurable, coordinated execution. This role sits at the intersection of program management, technical operations, and research, partnering closely with scientists and engineers to bring structure and visibility to complex AI initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
**Execution & Release Operations:** Design and own systems for tracking pretraining and posttraining releases, providing real-time visibility into readiness, trade-offs, and impact. Evolve ad-hoc efforts into systematic release operations enabling disciplined, high-velocity execution.
**Strategic Planning & Roadmapping:** Partner with science leads to translate research goals into actionable, company-aligned roadmaps. Frame scientific capabilities in business-relevant terms and ensure priorities are consistently communicated across teams.
**Operational Unblocking & Coordination:** Anticipate and clear roadblocks, streamline cross-functional coordination, and maintain momentum. Own GPU allocation and quota management to ensure compute resources are scaled and accessible when needed.
**Visibility & Communication Cadence:** Drive structured communication loops—own bi-weekly science updates, science all-hands, and company-wide digests. Synthesize inputs into clear, high-signal narratives that inform leadership and align the organization.
**Learning & Continuous Improvement:** Run retrospectives after major sprints and releases, distilling insights into repeatable systems. Refine processes, templates, and feedback loops to strengthen organizational learning and operational excellence.
Note: Mistral is currently hiring across a range of Technical Program Manager roles varying in scope and seniority. Candidates will be evaluated and matched to the role best aligning with their experience and strengths.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in technical program management, operations, or research coordination
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience structuring ambiguous projects into clear deliverables
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder landscapes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize technical detail into clear, strategic updates
**Nice to have:**
- Experience in research-heavy or ML/AI organizations
- Familiarity with model development pipelines (pretraining, posttraining, release readiness)
- Experience managing infrastructure workflows (API keys, quota, access)
- Track record of building systemic processes from the ground up
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments where priorities shift quickly
