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The Quantum Technical Program Manager joins the Quantum Program Management team to represent Quantum Engineering interests across strategic partnerships and engagements. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering teams and business functions like finance, legal, and sourcing. You will translate complex technical roadmaps, architecture decisions, and delivery risks into actionable program requirements and executive recommendations. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing partner engagement for hardware components, defining acceptance criteria for prototypes, and conducting technical diligence on performance, scalability, and manufacturability. The role requires expertise in technical program management, data analysis, and product development to navigate the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Candidates must be able to build AI agents to accelerate lab workflows while ensuring compliance with responsible AI standards within the specialized domain of quantum hardware and infrastructure.
Translate engineering roadmaps and technical requirements into actionable program plans for cross-functional teams.
Represent Quantum Engineering interests in partner strategy, procurement negotiations, and contract discussions.
Define success criteria and acceptance metrics for external hardware, components, and engineering services.
Conduct technical diligence to evaluate the performance, scalability, and manufacturability of third-party technologies.
Bridge communication between engineering teams and business units like Finance, Legal, and Sourcing.
Develop executive recommendations that integrate technical evidence with cost, schedule, and risk analysis.
Lead technical engagement with hardware partners regarding roadmap reviews and interface definitions.
Monitor partner performance against contractual obligations and technical delivery milestones.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and meet export control requirements for ITAR, EAR, or other regulations.
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering workflows and build AI agents following Responsible AI requirements.
Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (preferred).
10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (preferred).
1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (preferred).
Experience with technical diligence, stakeholder management across business functions, and communicating complex issues to nontechnical audiences (preferred).
Quantum Computing
Azure
Agile
Cryoelectronics
High-Performance Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Firmware
Control Systems
ASICs
Data Analysis
Copilots
Generative AI
Risk Management