Technical Program Manager – AI/ML

CuspAI

Join CuspAI as a Technical Program Manager managing AI/ML projects and integration. Collaborate across teams to deliver next-gen materials breakthroughs.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical programs within the AI/ML domain, effectively translating scientific objectives into actionable plans while managing cross-functional teams and external partnerships. Proficient in project management, compliance coordination, and driving continuous improvements through data-driven insights.

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Technical Program ManagementAI/ML Model DevelopmentCloud Computing Best PracticesStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringModel ArchitectureData WorkflowsMachine Learning InfrastructureProject PlanningRisk ManagementMetrics ImplementationCompliance CoordinationIntellectual Property Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipFacilitationStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingStakeholder Influence

Industry Keywords

AIMLInterdisciplinary Team CultureChange ManagementResearch InstitutionsCustomer Pilot ProgramsTechnical DiscussionsAmbiguity NavigationContinuous ImprovementScientific Publication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead internal technical programs across AI/ML model development, data workflows, and machine learning infrastructure, acting as the connective tissue between AI researchers and materials scientists.
Translate scientific and business objectives into executable plans, aligning commercial, research and engineering teams.
Close the loop between experimental results and the AI research cycle, translating lab findings back into the model development process to continuously improve accuracy and accelerate discovery.
Own planning and delivery of projects; calculating required compute, managing resources & dependencies, mapping out timelines, and managing risks to ensure successful outcomes.
Lead technical programs with industry partners and research institutions, serving as a primary program contact for our external partners during the execution and delivery of projects.
Facilitate technical discussions between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Drive project scoping and proposal writing in collaboration with the Partnerships and technical teams.
Manage joint development initiatives and coordinate customer pilot programs from conception through to deployment.
Work closely with the rest of the global TPM team to refine scalable processes.
Implement metrics for tracking technical milestones and program outcomes.
Coordinate compliance and regulatory considerations across programs.
Support intellectual property (IP) and scientific publication processes.
Foster interdisciplinary team culture and own change management to successfully scale the organisation.
Use data to drive continuous improvements to internal and customer facing processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You possess a strong background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or a related Natural Science/Engineering field.
Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager specifically within the AI/ML domain, including a deep understanding of model architecture, cloud computing best practices and the software development lifecycle
Strong leadership and facilitation capabilities for managing cross-functional teams.
The ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity and maintain cohesion across multi-disciplinary teams (AI, Chemistry, and Engineering).
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both highly technical researchers and non-technical partners at varying levels of seniority.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary: We value and reward impact and growth
Equity in CuspAI: You have a stake in the success of the company
Time off to stay fresh: 28 days holiday (DE, NL, UK) or 21 days holiday (JP, SG, US), in addition to local public holidays
‘Gold Standard’ parental leave: 26 weeks (primary caregiver) and 12 weeks (secondary caregiver) at full pay - we look after you and your family while we work on the most important materials discovery problems together
Professional development budget: We invest in your career development so you can stay up to date with the latest industry knowledge or add to your skills to increase impact and growth
Solve meaningful problems: See how your work has a direct impact on advancing materials science and solving sustainability and climate-related problems through the creation and application of bleeding-edge SOTA technology and revolutionary techniques
True interdisciplinary teamwork: Be part of a deeply collaborative environment bridging AI research, computational chemistry, and experimental science - work with world-class researchers and engineers who enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting each other