Lab Asset & Material Management Program Manager jobs in United States
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Graphcore · 3 hours ago

Lab Asset & Material Management Program Manager

positionAustin, Texas, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, and they are seeking a highly organized and technically knowledgeable Program Manager. This role involves leading the asset, material, and inventory management processes within their R&D infrastructure to ensure operational excellence across their global lab network.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive asset management framework, including processes, tools, and governance standards
Lead inventory planning, delivery scheduling, and tracking for AI/ML hardware, HPC systems, and supporting infrastructure
Establish and lead on-site spares programs across all labs to ensure continuity of operations
Be responsible for the full material lifecycle, from procurement to asset destruction and secure disposal
Collaborate with supply chain, facilities, IT, and engineering teams to maintain synchronization of hardware deliveries, records, and readiness
Design dashboards and reports to monitor asset utilization, inventory health, and audit compliance
Develop training and documentation to ensure consistent implementation of asset policies across global sites
Partner with trade compliance and security teams to ensure sensitive or export-controlled materials are tracked appropriately

Qualification

Hardware lifecycle managementAsset management systemsInventory managementData analysis toolsAI/ML environmentsSupply chain managementProcess designPMP certificationLean Six SigmaCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

7+ years of experience in hardware operations, inventory or asset management, or supply chain management in a technology or engineering environment
Strong background in hardware lifecycle management—preferably in labs, datacenters, or HPC environments
Proven experience implementing asset management systems or CMDBs (ServiceNow, Odoo, NetBox, or similar)
Deep understanding of material flow, logistics, and traceability for technical infrastructure
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, repeatable processes

Preferred

Experience working with AI/ML or high-performance computing (HPC) environments
Familiarity with export control tracking, ITAR/EAR compliance, or asset chain-of-custody
Prior experience in R&D lab operations, data center environments, or engineering infrastructure programs
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary
Competitive benefits package

Company

Graphcore

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Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Bristol, Bristol, City of, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.graphcore.ai/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$682M
Key Investors
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanMayfair Equity PartnersSequoia Capital
2024-07-11Acquired
2021-02-01Private Equity
2020-12-29Series E· $222M

Leadership Team

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Nigel Toon
CEO and Chairman
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Nick Bishop
CFO
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Recent News

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