Lab Asset & Material Management Program Manager

About Us

Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. 

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.  

Role Description

Graphcore is seeking a highly organized and technically knowledgeable Program Manager to lead Graphcores asset, material, and inventory management processes within our R&D infrastructure. This individual will build and operate the end-to-end material lifecycle that supports our engineering labs and data centers—ensuring that every component, from GPUs and custom accelerators to cabling and spares, is tracked, delivered, and ready when needed. In this role, you will create the frameworks, tools, and workflows that ensure reliability, compliance, and operational excellence across our global lab network.

Key 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in hardware operations, inventory or asset management, or supply chain management in a technology or engineering environment.

• Engineering degree required

• 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 Qualifications

• 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
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.