Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Modular, a company revolutionizing AI infrastructure, and become a Technical Program Manager. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop and deploy a next-generation AI platform, overseeing projects involving Mojo and MAX. Leverage your expertise to manage project lifecycles, ensuring on-time delivery and state-of-the-art performance across various model families and hardware types. Proactively manage risks and dependencies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Contribute to open-source projects and implement process improvements. This role requires 6+ years of experience in technical program management within the AI/ML domain and a strong technical foundation in AI/ML infrastructure.

Requirements

• 6+ years of proven experience in Technical Program Management, specifically driving the development and delivery of complex software platforms, ideally within the AI/ML domain. Your background demonstrates a deep understanding of the challenges faced by ML developers in deploying models
• A strong technical foundation in AI/ML infrastructure , including a solid grasp of machine learning runtimes, graph compilers, and the critical aspects of achieving state-of-the-art performance across diverse model families and hardware types
• Demonstrated success in partnering with engineering and product teams to translate a strategic vision into well-defined project plans, including the establishment of clear milestones, measurable success criteria, and effective resource allocation strategies
• Experience in actively managing and contributing to relevant open-source software projects and communities that are critical to the development and success of a next-generation AI platform
• Proven ability to proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and conflicts, implementing effective mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum and clarity of priorities within dynamic environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to serve as the primary point of contact for projects, effectively managing communication flow and building strong relationships with development teams, stakeholders, and customers
• Excellent ability to provide clear, concise, and timely updates on project status, progress, and potential issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management, ensuring organizational alignment and transparency

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Modular’s development team, including leading AI application researchers and kernel developers, to drive the creation and deployment of our next-generation AI platform
• Partner with engineering and product teams to translate the vision for a unified AI platform into actionable project plans, clearly defining milestones, success criteria, and resource allocation strategies
• Oversee the development lifecycle of Mojo and MAX, acting as a key driver in ensuring the on-time and successful delivery of this revolutionary AI technology platform
• Understand the intricate technical requirements for achieving state-of-the-art performance across diverse model families and hardware types, managing project scope accordingly
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and conflicts, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure smooth progress and maintain clarity on priorities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, effectively managing communication flow between the development team, stakeholders, and customers
• Provide clear and concise updates on project status, progress, and any potential issues to stakeholders and senior management, ensuring organizational alignment
• Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement, implement best practices, and establish robust tools and sustainable processes within our dynamic environment
• Actively manage and contribute to Modular's engagement with relevant open-source software projects and communities that are critical to the development and success of the next-generation AI platform

Benefits

• Premier insurance plans
• Up to 5% 401k matching
• Flexible paid time off
• Competitive Compensation
• Stock options
• Team Building Events