Senior Technical Program Manager, Rigetti Computing

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or systems engineering
• Experience delivering complex multidisciplinary technology programs
• Strong understanding of hardware + software system development lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs across multiple specialized engineering teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, research-driven environments

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive execution across some of the most complex engineering programs at Rigetti
• This role sits at the intersection of quantum hardware, systems engineering, and software infrastructure, ensuring that cross-disciplinary teams deliver integrated quantum systems on schedule
• Rigetti’s quantum systems require tight coordination between research scientists, hardware engineers, and control systems
• As a Senior TPM, you will own the planning and execution of large technical programs that bring these components together into deployable quantum systems
• You will operate in a fast-moving deep-tech environment where many efforts are research-driven and technically ambiguous, requiring strong judgment, technical understanding, and execution discipline
• Program Leadership:
• Own the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs at the system level
• Build and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, and integration schedules for quantum system releases
• Drive execution across multiple engineering teams while maintaining alignment with company priorities
• Cross-Functional Execution:
• Coordinate work between teams, including:
• Quantum device & fabrication
• Cryogenic, control hardware and software
• Manage dependencies and integration across the quantum computing stack
• Systems Integration:
• Lead cross-team integration planning for new quantum processor generations and system deployments
• Ensure alignment between research milestones and engineering deliverables
• Track readiness across hardware, firmware, and software layers
• Risk & Decision Management:
• Identify technical, schedule, and operational risks early
• Facilitate data-driven decisions with engineering leadership
• Drive resolution of cross-team blockers and competing priorities
• Operational Excellence:
• Establish scalable program management practices for deep-tech R&D
• Improve engineering planning, milestone tracking, and program reporting
• Support leadership with clear program visibility and status reporting