Technical Program Manager, Science Operations

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to build and drive the execution engine of our science organization.

In this role, you will design and operationalize the systems, workflows, and processes that turn research goals into measurable, coordinated execution. You will ensure projects move from idea to impact with clarity, discipline, and alignment - tracking workstreams precisely, surfacing dependencies early, and maintaining momentum across teams.

This role sits at the intersection of program management, technical operations, and research. You will partner closely with scientists and engineers to bring structure and visibility to complex initiatives, streamline delivery, and ensure our teams stay focused on what they do best - advancing the frontier of AI.

We are currently hiring across a range of Technical Program Manager roles, varying in scope and seniority. Candidates will be evaluated and matched to the role that best aligns with their experience and strengths.

What will you do

• Execution & Release Operations: Design and own systems for tracking ongoing pretraining and posttraining releases - providing real-time visibility into readiness, trade-offs, and impact. Evolve ad-hoc efforts into systematic release operations that enable 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 that priorities are consistently communicated and understood across teams

• Operational Unblocking & Coordination: Keep science moving - 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 the bi-weekly science updates, science all-hands, and company-wide digests. Synthesize inputs into clear, high-signal narratives that inform leadership and align the broader 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 over time

What We're Looking For

• 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 in 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 criteria/ would be ideal if you have/are:

• 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

Why Join Us?

• Shape how frontier AI is built and released: You’ll design and operate the systems that connect scientific discovery to real-world deployment - ensuring our work scales with clarity, reliability, and speed

• Work inside the Science OS: Join a team building the operational backbone of Mistral’s science organization - where structure meets creativity and processes evolve through use, not bureaucracy

• Drive visible, high-leverage impact: Your work will sit at the intersection of research, engineering, and leadership - turning complexity into alignment and enabling confident, data-informed decisions across the company

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.

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