Senior Technical Program Manager, IonQ

• Prior experience on projects for U.S. and international governments and clients
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex government projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and an innovative mindset
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, such as Git/Hub, Jira/Confluence, and SmartSheets
• Passion for quantum computing and the desire to be at the forefront of groundbreaking technological advancements

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager with hardware experience. As a Senior TPM, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems
• In this role, your responsibility is to facilitate the successful execution of new product development programs
• Typical work would include planning, executing, controlling and closing projects and programs
• You will be working directly with the lead TPM and serve as a cross functional program liaison with other technical and non-technical organizations across the company
• Responsibilities will include project planning, coordination, risk management, and stakeholder management
• We are looking for a proven TPM with leadership and expertise in product development and someone who will play a crucial role in bringing groundbreaking technologies in the field of quantum computing
• Oversee hardware development projects or portions of a project and effectively manage deliverables, resources, budget, and stakeholders. Applying PM tools for effective planning and control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to develop and implement technical strategies for advancing quantum computing. Driving technical issues to conclusion while developing risk mitigation plans
• Coordinate with physicists and engineers to ensure the feasibility of a hardware design
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, while and regularly report program status to senior management
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Provide guidance and expertise to the team, supporting problem-solving and decision-making processes
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve deliverable goals
• As applicable, ensure hardware systems are correctly installed and work properly
• Articulate requirements for continuous improvement of engineering workflows through the hardware lifecycle

Total funding: $82m

IonQ is a quantum computing company, its current quantum computer, the IonQ Quantum Cloud is accessible through the cloud. An offshoot of the co-founder's 25 years of academic research in quantum information sciences, IonQ hopes to build the world's best quantum computers that can solve complex problems at a much faster rate than that of traditional computers.