About the role
Program Management: Lead all phases of quantum hardware projects, from concept to delivery, working closely with architects, scientists, and engineers for success. Create concise, data-driven updates on program status, risks, dependencies, and impact for stakeholders and senior executives. Planning & Roadmapping: Coordinate with leadership and engineering teams to build and maintain clear development roadmaps, align milestones, manage resources, and support long-term goals. Guide Agile processes, encourage transparency, and remove obstacles to meet critical deadlines. Team Coordination: Ensure effective collaboration across device physics, cryoelectronic, materials science, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations for scalable solutions. Customer Feedback: Use input from internal and pilot customers to improve hardware and processes. This includes potential customers from US Government. Risk Mitigation: Identify and reduce risks in technology, scheduling, and operations, applying continuous improvement throughout. Supplier Relations: Manage external partnerships, enforce quality and safety standards, and drive cross-company compliance. Culture: Foster respect, collaboration, integrity, inclusivity, and continuous learning within
the team. Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in a relevant field (e.g., quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems), or equivalent applied experience in quantum or cryogenic hardware programs. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, interdisciplinary hardware technology projects from concept to delivery, including system integration, cross-functional team leadership, and coordination across multiple teams. Deep knowledge of hardware product development lifecycle, with demonstrated ability to oversee complex programs involving R&D and new technology introduction. Proficiency in program management methodologies, including Agile, Azure DevOps, or similar frameworks. Proven data-driven decision making, issue tracking, schedule management, and reporting skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and appropriately at all organization levels, including executive audiences and non-technical stakeholders, and to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment. These
