Technical Program Manager, Model Releases - Paris
Mistral AI
IT, Operations
Paris, France
Posted on Oct 17, 2025
About Mistral
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.
Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.
Role Summary
We’re hiring a Technical Program Manager to own the execution engine behind Mistral’s release system - the layer that turns research milestones into product-ready launches. You’ll work within the frameworks that define how we plan, track, and communicate model releases, evolving them through real-world execution.
This is not a coordination role - it’s operational ownership. You’ll run the core machinery that keeps releases on track, well-documented, and transparent across teams. From managing dependencies and retrospectives to ensuring provenance and launch comms, you’ll make sure every release feels disciplined, visible, and reliable.
It’s a fast-moving, high-context role at the intersection of science, engineering, and product - ideal for someone who thrives on structure, clarity, and iteration.
What you will do
• Release Systems & Execution: Design, operate, and evolve the systems that power Mistral’s model releases - from pretraining to deployment. Ensure that dependencies, documentation, and communications flow seamlessly, transforming launches into a structured, high-velocity operational rhythm.
• Process Design & Continuous Improvement: Own and refine the frameworks and tools that support release operations - from readiness checks to coordination templates. Run retrospectives after major launches and translate insights into system-level improvements that strengthen discipline and efficiency over time.
• Operational Alignment & Momentum: Keep the release machine moving - anticipate and clear blockers, align stakeholders across science, engineering, and product, and ensure every launch stays coordinated, timely, and well-supported.
• Model Provenance & Governance: Guarantee each model has a complete, auditable trail - from training lineage to deployment details. Maintain transparent documentation standards that enable trust, reproducibility, and accountability across teams.
• Visibility & Communication Cadence: Own the release comms layer - driving structured updates that surface progress, trade-offs, and risks in real time, enabling clear and confident decision-making across the organization.
About you
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in technical program management, operations, or research coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in structuring ambiguous projects into clear deliverables.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize technical detail into clear, strategic updates.
Nice to have:
• Experience in research-heavy or ML/AI organizations.
• Familiarity with model development pipelines (pretraining, posttraining, release readiness).
• Experience managing infrastructure workflows (API keys, quota, access).
• Track record of building systemic processes from the ground up.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments where priorities shift quickly.
Benefits
France
💰 Competitive cash salary and equity
🥕 Food : Daily lunch vouchers
🥎 Sport : Monthly contribution to a Gympass subscription
🚴 Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass
🧑⚕️ Health : Full health insurance for you and your family
🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy
🌎 Visa sponsorship