Lab Asset & Material Management Program Manager
Graphcore is seeking a highly organized and technically knowledgeable Program Manager to lead 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 include developing and implementing a comprehensive asset management framework, including processes, tools, and governance standards. You will lead inventory planning, delivery scheduling, and tracking for AI/ML hardware, HPC systems, and supporting infrastructure. Establishing and leading on-site spares programs across all labs to ensure continuity of operations is also a critical aspect of this role. Additionally, you will be responsible for the full material lifecycle, from procurement to asset destruction and secure disposal. Collaborating with supply chain, facilities, IT, and engineering teams to maintain synchronization of hardware deliveries, records, and readiness is essential. Designing dashboards and reports to monitor asset utilization, inventory health, and audit compliance, as well as developing training and documentation to ensure consistent implementation of asset policies across global sites, are also key duties. Partnering with trade compliance and security teams to ensure sensitive or export-controlled materials are tracked appropriately is another important responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in hardware operations, inventory or asset management, or supply chain management in a technology or engineering environment. An engineering degree is required. A strong background in hardware lifecycle management—preferably in labs, data centers, or HPC environments—is essential. Proven experience implementing asset management systems or CMDBs (ServiceNow, Odoo, NetBox, or similar) is highly desirable. A deep understanding of material flow, logistics, and traceability for technical infrastructure is necessary. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet) are important. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams are required. Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, repeatable processes is also crucial.
Preferred qualifications include experience working with AI/ML or high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Familiarity with export control tracking, ITAR/EAR compliance, or asset chain-of-custody is advantageous. Prior experience in R&D lab operations, data center environments, or engineering infrastructure programs is beneficial. PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is a plus.
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.