Technical Program Manager (AI/ML)

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager with an AI/ML background to join our team in Berlin. You will be a key driver of technical cohesion, bridging the gap between our research and the physical implementation of next-generation materials.

What you'll do

• Lead internal technical programs across AI/ML model development, frontier research, 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 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.
• Drive project scoping and proposal writing in collaboration with the Partnerships and technical teams.
• Implement metrics for tracking technical milestones and program outcomes.
• Use data to drive continuous improvements to internal and customer-facing processes.

What you'll need

• Strong background in AI/ML and/or a related Natural Science 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.

Nice to have

• Experience with molecular simulation software, quantum chemistry packages, or cheminformatics tools.
• Practical experience or an academic background in Materials Science, Experimental Chemistry, or Physics.
• Hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure or scientific data management.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and equity in CuspAI
• 28 days holiday plus local public holidays
• 26 weeks primary caregiver parental leave at full pay
• Professional development budget
• Work on meaningful problems advancing materials science and sustainability