Freelance - Technical Program Manager, Engineering - Paris

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.

Job Summary:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support our Head of Engineering 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 leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Role:

- Program Management: Oversee and manage our model training and deployment processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with product timelines.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the science; product ; marketing/Coms teams, to ensure alignment of engineering operations with overall product and business objectives. Track project progress, timelines, and resources.

- Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the engineering team.

- 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.

Profile:

- 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 model training and deployment processes, as well as science operations.

- You have excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- You have high communication and stakeholder management skills.

- You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure.

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