Project Manager

graphcore • london, england, United Kingdom • 10h ago

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Data & Transformation function, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering cross-functional transformation programmes that improve how Graphcore operates day to day
The role owns end-to-end delivery of initiatives that shape business processes, ways of working and change around enterprise platforms and operational activities, partnering closely with teams across IT, Finance, People, Operations and external partners to ensure outcomes are delivered in a structured, effective and sustainable way
The Data & Transformation team delivers programmes that improve business processes, tooling and ways of working across Graphcore. The team focuses on shaping and landing transformation around systems and operational processes, rather than owning the systems themselves
It works across multiple functions to deliver change successfully, balancing operational needs, governance, user adoption and long-term sustainability. The team partners closely with subject matter experts, Business Analysts, technical teams and external vendors to turn business requirements into well-executed delivery
Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects, including scope, plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, issues and decisions
Establish and run effective project governance, including delivery cadences, status reporting, change control, clear ownership and decision tracking
Coordinate delivery from initiation through go-live and stabilisation, covering planning, execution, testing, user acceptance, cutover and hypercare
Partner with Business Analysts and subject matter experts to translate agreed requirements and process designs into executable delivery plans
Drive alignment across internal teams and third‑party partners, resolving blockers, managing dependencies and maintaining momentum against agreed outcomes
Define delivery milestones, acceptance criteria and readiness checkpoints to support high‑quality implementation and controlled release
Ensure change is landed effectively through communication planning, training coordination, operational readiness and adoption tracking
Support post‑go‑live follow‑through, including defect triage, prioritisation, lessons learned and continuous improvement activity
Ensure changes are landed in a supportable way, with clear ownership, operating processes, documentation and service expectations agreed with the relevant teams where appropriate
Work with stakeholders to ensure delivery plans appropriately consider access controls, security, auditability and policy or compliance requirements
Manage vendor and partner deliverables where required, ensuring expectations, responsibilities, timelines and dependencies are clearly understood
Produce clear project artefacts and updates that enable informed decision‑making and transparent communication across stakeholders

Benefits

Work‑Life Balance: We believe you should have a good work‑life balance. Everyone’s situation is different, so we offer flexible working arrangements and start and finish times, allowing you to choose when to work from home or come into the office
Healthcare: We offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to our employees to help them take care of their health and that of their loved ones
Pension: We believe that our employees deserve the best when it comes to planning for their future
Income Protection: Graphcore understands that unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we want to ensure our employees have the necessary financial security in place
Progression: We prioritise learning and development as an integral part of our culture at Graphcore. Our Talent Development team is dedicated to equipping all our employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to enhance their skills and reach their full potential in their careers
Wellbeing: We want to ensure that our employees have the resources and support they need to prioritise their health and wellbeing

Qualifications

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and effective plans, status updates, RAID logs and decision records
Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to work across multiple functions and with external partners
Proven experience delivering cross‑functional business systems and operational change initiatives, including implementations, migrations, integrations or significant process change
Ability to work effectively in a delivery model that includes Business Analysts or equivalent partners responsible for detailed requirements and process analysis
Experience using modern delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence, or comparable platforms
Strong project management fundamentals, including planning, dependency management, risk and issue management, governance and stakeholder communication
Experience coordinating delivery across technical and non‑technical teams through testing, go‑live and stabilisation
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep delivery on track in a fast‑moving environment
Experience delivering change across enterprise domains such as Finance, People systems, IT service management, procurement, workplace systems or identity and access management
Experience planning and coordinating data migration, cutover activity and operational transition for enterprise systems
Familiarity with security and access control concepts, including role‑based access, least privilege and joiner, mover, leaver processes
Experience working in environments with policy, audit or regulatory considerations
Experience working on multi‑vendor delivery programmes, organisational integration initiatives or large‑scale business change
Interest in, or experience with, AI‑enabled workflow improvements and business system integrations

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