About the job
About Us
Graphcore stands at the forefront of innovation in Artificial Intelligence computing, pioneering hardware, software, and systems infrastructure designed to unlock the next wave of AI advancements. Our mission is to facilitate the widespread adoption of AI solutions across diverse industries, making a significant impact on the future of technology.
As a proud member of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is part of a distinguished family of companies driving some of the world’s most transformative technological solutions.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a proactive and strategic Principal Schedule Project Manager to spearhead integrated planning and program execution within our Data Center Engineering organization. In this pivotal role, you will synchronize technical milestones, manage interdependencies, and support capital planning for cutting-edge AI and HPC compute infrastructure. You will serve as the key coordination point across engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance.
The Team
The Data Center Engineering and Systems Engineering teams are dedicated to designing, building, and operating high-performance AI systems tailored for both internal and customer environments. Our team encompasses server and rack-level systems, networking, storage, system management, and comprehensive data center infrastructure.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Initiate and structure programs in ambiguous environments; lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Develop and maintain integrated schedules across engineering, procurement, lab buildouts, and deployment.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and critical paths; formulate mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Drive execution, establish milestones, and ensure timely delivery through robust stakeholder alignment.
- Act as the central coordination and escalation point across engineering, operations, and leadership.
- Collaborate with technical teams to monitor infrastructure deliverables and readiness milestones.
- Define and enhance program management processes, cadences, and governance.
- Align financial planning with schedules; monitor capital expenditures and variances.
- Provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and clear communication.

