The Role: Manufacturing Operations Technical Programme Manager - System
Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost.
We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale.
Reporting into the Director of Programmes, the Manufacturing Operations System Technical Programme Manager will manage the delivery of our hardware builds through our manufacturing supply chain, with a focus on our contract manufacturing partner in Taiwan.
This role will act as the key interface between Fractile and our Taiwan-based contract manufacturer, ensuring successful execution from PCBA builds, through chassis builds, to full rack-scale system integration. You will work closely with Fractile’s manufacturing operations, supply chain, manufacturing test and hardware teams to manage build plans, material readiness, schedules, risks, and delivery milestones.
What You’ll Do
Hardware Programme Delivery
* Own and maintain the system build manufacturing programme plan from NPI through to mass production
* Coordinate delivery of materials, BOMs, documentation, test requirements and engineering inputs to the contract manufacturer
* Track progress across PCBA, chassis, system integration, and rack-scale builds
* Identify, manage and mitigate risks related to material shortages, build delays, quality issues, and engineering blockers
* Run build readiness reviews, status meetings, action trackers, and post-build retrospectives.
* Provide clear updates to internal stakeholders on build status, risks, and next steps.
* Co-ordinate NPI, prototype builds, qualification, and production ramp
* Lead system build programme reviews that surface risk early and clearly and contribute to overall programme portfolio reviews
* Willingness to travel to Taiwan and supplier or manufacturing sites as required
In addition, you will contribute to the development of the Programmes Team:
* Contribute to the design and rollout of scalable programme management practices across Fractile, covering planning, forecasting, reporting, risk and change control
* Bring proven patterns from previous environments and adapt them to our development stage, pace and constraints rather than importing process for its own sake
* Help establish shared tooling, templates and review cadences that work consistently across silicon, hardware, manufacturing and software workstreams
What We’re Looking For
Experience
* 5+ years in technical project, programme, manufacturing, NPI, or operations management for hardware products
* Strong understanding of hardware manufacturing, supply chain dependencies, and contract manufacturing workflows
* Ability to manage complex schedules, multiple stakeholders, technical dependencies, supplier risks, and cross-functional execution across manufacturing, supply chain, hardware engineering, and external partners
* Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, rapidly scaling startup environment building process on the way
* Familiarity with EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp processes
* Experience with AI hardware, data centre hardware, servers, accelerators, or high-performance compute systems
* Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Linear, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project or PLM systems
Leadership and Communication
* Highly organised with strong prioritisation discipline
* Structured thinker with rigorous risk management instincts
* Clear, concise communicator able to operate confidently with both engineers and executives
About Fractile
* Founded in 2022, team of 100+ which is expanding rapidlyq
* Modern, open offices in London and Bristol
* Collaborative, problem-solving culture built on deep curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative and technical fluency
* Full-stack engagement: Our teams include some of the UK’s leading technologists and leaders across hardware, software, silicon, and system modelling, all work closely together to create a product with global, generational impact
Export control and security clearance
Certain roles may involve working on technologies subject to export restrictions. Applicants may be required to undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law.