Technical Software Project Manager, Riverlane

• No prior experience in quantum computing is required
• Experience delivering technical software engineering projects
• Solid foundation in project management fundamentals (e.g. PMP), enabling effective planning, risk management and stakeholder communication
• A background in science, engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical discipline
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Experience working in environments with uncertainty or research-driven timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• At Riverlane, we deliver highly technical, research-driven products at the intersection of cutting-edge science and engineering
• Our work spans uncertainty, discovery, and scale, and effective project delivery is critical to turning world-class research into real-world impact
• Your work will directly influence the delivery of technologies essential for future scientific breakthroughs
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Software Project Manager to join Riverlane’s Project Management Office and lead the delivery of our world-class software engineering products (covering Deltakit, Compiler and Tools)
• Working in an agile environment, you will use tools such as Jira and Confluence to support structured planning and effective collaboration
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Software Project Manager who enjoys working in deep tech environments and is comfortable balancing structure with flexibility
• You will develop domain knowledge on the job, supported by the wider team
• Lead and coordinate software teams to deliver technical projects end to end, across both product development and partner‑specific initiatives
• Work with science, engineering, and product leads to define scope, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria
• Build and maintain delivery plans that reflect both technical uncertainty and business priorities
• Identify, manage, and communicate risks, assumptions, and trade-offs clearly and proactively
• Track progress, report on delivery health, and support decision-making at project and portfolio level
• Facilitate effective cross‑team collaboration and proactively remove delivery blockers, taking on operational tasks as needed to support a scaling organisation
• Support continuous improvement of Riverlane’s project management practices and tools

• We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter
• Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role
• We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role