About Mistral 

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.

We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

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 France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.

Role summary

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Technical Program Managers (TPM) to support our Engineering organization in delivering high-impact technical projects. The TPM will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing technical programs that align with our strategic goals. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, project management expertise, and strong cross-team leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What you will do

Program Management

Oversee and manage our development and deployment processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with product timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, Science, Marketing/Coms teams, Design, and Solutions to ensure alignment of engineering operations with overall product and business objectives.

Project Delivery

Track project progress, timelines, and resources. Assist teams to implement processes to smoothen delivery process.

Process Improvement

Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the engineering team, in coordination with the other TPMs.

Stakeholder Management

Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on program status, risks, and issues, and to manage expectations.

Risk Management

Identify potential risks and issues in the program lifecycle, and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

You may be a good fit if:

• You hold a degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, etc.).

• You have proven experience in managing technical programs, preferably within an engineering team.

• You have a strong understanding of software lifecycle management and deployment processes

• You have excellent project management skills, with the ability to run multiple complex programs smoothly

• You are thriving in cross functional collaboration and you know how to adapt your communication to stakeholders

• You are highly organized and knows how to manage cross team dependencies

• You are a proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• You have strong design thinking skills and feel comfortable with actively contributing to architecture decisions

Ideally, you have:

• Experience as a Software Developer.

• Already worked in an AI company/project.

• Knowledge of how LLMs are built and work.

• Already worked as a Technical Program Manager

Location & Remote

The position is based in our Paris HQ offices and we encourage going to the office as much as we can (at least 3 days per week) to create bonds and smooth communication. Our remote policy aims to provide flexibility, improve work-life balance and increase productivity. Each manager can decide the amount of days worked remotely based on autonomy and a specific context (e.g. more flexibility can occur during summer). In any case, employees are expected to maintain regular communication with their teams and be available during core working hours.

What we offer

💰 Competitive salary and equity package

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance

🚴 Transportation allowance

🥎 Sport allowance

🥕 Meal vouchers

💰 Private pension plan

🍼 Generous parental leave policy