Graphcore
AI compute
StaffProgrammeManager
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“Staff Programme Manager at Graphcore. Skills: programme and project management skills, test and diagnosis solutions across the server product lifecycle, cross-functional alignment and execution. planning, coordinating, and supporting the delivery of manufacturing test solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI). develop and integrate plans across Chip Test, Board Test, System Test, Lab, and Silicon Characterisation teams”
What You'll Achieve.
delivery of manufacturing test solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI); manufacturing readiness; success metrics
Industry & Context.
issue resolution; proactively identifying schedule, resource, or technical risks and driving mitigation plans
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
programme and project management skills, ability to apply and tailor different delivery methodologies (e. g. waterfall, Agile, Scrum) to suit hardware-centric, cross-functional programmes, Solid understanding of test and diagnosis solutions across the server product lifecycle, including silicon wafers, packaged devices, PCB assemblies, server blades, rack-scale systems, and associated lab and characterisation activities, Ability to understand and communicate the interactions between hardware design, manufacturing, test, lab infrastructure, and silicon characterisation to provide effective Design for Manufacturing and Test (DfM/DfT) feedback, Proven ability to work independently while also driving alignment and execution across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams through interpersonal and communication skills, Experience managing complex dependency networks and aligning technical teams with operational and manufacturing constraints
Nice to Have
Experience in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, or other high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments, Working knowledge of programme and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent, Experience working with advanced suppliers and partners across semiconductor fabrication, PCBA, system manufacturing, and lab infrastructure, Demonstrable experience delivering or coordinating manufacturing test, lab, or silicon characterisation programmes in support of NPI
What You'll Do.
and supporting the delivery of manufacturing test solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI)
develop and integrate plans across Chip Test
and Silicon Characterisation teams
ensuring their activities are aligned and connected into a cohesive
end-to-end programme that supports manufacturing readiness
drive cross-functional alignment and execution
maintain visibility of the Graphcore product roadmap to anticipate upcoming technical and operational challenges and ensure Manufacturing Operations is prepared to support future products
and communicate the integrated programme plan for Product Test and Diagnosis
covering Manufacturing Test
Lab infrastructure and operations
and Silicon Characterisation activities in support of New Product Introductions (NPI)
Build and maintain cohesive
end-to-end plans that align the outputs of the Chip Test
and Characterisation teams with broader Manufacturing Operations and product delivery milestones
Manage dependencies and execution across engineering
ensuring clear scope definition
Coordinate and drive Design for X (DfX) reviews
ensuring timely input from test
and manufacturing perspectives into product design decisions
Provide programme-level visibility
proactively identifying schedule
or technical risks and driving mitigation plans
Enhance NPI and New Product Development (NPD) processes by assessing current workflows across test
and characterisation activities
identifying efficiency improvements
and implementing best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
develop and integrate plans across Chip Test, Board Test, System Test, Lab, and Silicon Characterisation teams; drive cross-functional alignment and execution; Maintain cross-functional and multi-regional working relationships within Graphcore and with external partners, including contract manufacturers and key suppliers; driving alignment and execution across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams; managing complex dependency networks and aligning technical teams with operational and manufacturing constraints
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; communicate the interactions between hardware design, manufacturing, test, lab infrastructure, and silicon characterisation
Process & Methodology
programme and project management skills, ability to apply and tailor different delivery methodologies (e. g. waterfall, Agile, Scrum), programme plan, dependencies, scope definition, deliverables, timelines, ownership, success metrics, risk management, issue resolution, mitigation plans, programme and project management tools
Full Job Description
About Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence. Job Summary As a Staff Programme Manager within the Product Test and Diagnosis group you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the delivery of manufacturing test solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI). You will develop and integrate plans across Chip Test, Board Test, System Test, Lab, and Silicon Characterisation teams, ensuring their activities are aligned and connected into a cohesive, end-to-end programme that supports manufacturing readiness. Working within the Manufacturing Operations organisation—spanning Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Test and Diagnosis. You will drive cross-functional alignment and execution. You will maintain visibility of the Graphcore product roadmap to anticipate upcoming technical and operational challenges and ensure Manufacturing Operations is prepared to support future products. The Team The Product Test and Diagnosis team is responsible for identifying and diagnosing hardware defects introduced during the manufacturing process. The team defines, develops, and executes an end-to-end test strategy spanning silicon, board-level assemblies, server blades, and rack-scale systems. Testing is performed across the full product lifecycle, including manufacturing, and deployed f
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