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Technical Program Manager, Engineering

Mistral AIParisEngineering & Infra
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
15 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Frontier AI LLMs are seeking a skilled Technical Program Manager to join the engineering organization in Paris. This full-time position suits an experienced professional ready to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact technical initiatives alongside a collaborative, low-ego team.

Role Overview

The Technical Program Manager will drive the delivery of complex technical programs aligned with strategic company goals. The position involves a blend of technical expertise, project management excellence, and hands-on engagement. Working from the Paris headquarters with a flexible hybrid office policy, the role spans functional support, engineering operations, customer programs, and release management to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee development and deployment processes to align with product timelines and strategic business objectives.
Collaborate with engineering, product, science, marketing, design, and solutions teams to maintain alignment.
Track project progress, timelines, and resources while implementing processes to smooth delivery.
Identify and implement continuous process improvements to boost engineering team productivity and efficiency.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding program status, risks, issues, and expectations.
Identify potential lifecycle risks and develop actionable contingency plans for mitigation.
Drive engineering operations by automating processes and championing team adoption.
Partner directly with key enterprise customers to support deployments and specialized feature delivery.
Coordinate model releases alongside Science Program Managers and product releases with Engineering Program Managers.

Requirements

Hold a degree in a relevant scientific field such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering.
Bring proven experience in managing technical programs within an engineering team environment.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of software lifecycle management and deployment processes.
Possess excellent project management capabilities to run multiple complex programs smoothly.
Thrive in cross-functional collaboration with adaptable communication skills for various stakeholders.
Show high organization abilities to manage cross-team dependencies effectively.
Act as a proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Display strong design thinking skills and comfort contributing to architecture decisions.

Nice to Have

Prior experience working as a Software Developer.
Previous experience working within an artificial intelligence company or project.
Practical knowledge of how large language models are built and operate.
Prior professional experience working specifically as a Technical Program Manager.

Skills and Tools

Project tracking tools
Software lifecycle management processes
Cross-functional stakeholder communication systems
Engineering process automation

Salary and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, growth, and work-life balance
Perks varying by location, potentially including healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal allowances, and transportation benefits

About the Company

Frontier AI LLMs provide full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, ranging from foundational frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute infrastructure. The organization partners with enterprises tackling complex challenges across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector. Operating as a dynamic, collaborative, and low-ego team, the workforce is distributed globally across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official Mistral AI careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based at the company headquarters in Paris, France, with a hybrid setup encouraging office presence at least three days per week and flexible remote work options.

What department does this role belong to?

The Technical Program Manager role sits within the Engineering and Infrastructure department.

What educational background is required?

Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant scientific field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering.

What are the core areas covered by this role?

The role covers functional and technical support, engineering operations, customer programs for enterprise deployments, and release and portfolio management.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Mistral AI careers page.

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