Technical Program Manager, Quantum Technology

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$192,000–$264,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Quantum Technology

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager, Quantum Technology The Senior Director Technical Program Manager joins the CTO group to lead the development of new technology inflection points for quantum information. This role involves directing the quantum program strategy, roadmap, and operating model while managing a team of program managers and process engineers. Key responsibilities include owning program delivery from concept to commercialization, maintaining integrated master plans, and managing risk across a complex portfolio. The position requires expertise in program management methodologies, business processes, and organizational best practices to coordinate cross-functional teams. The work focuses on developing quantum devices with lower error rates by leveraging state-of-the-art materials engineering and semiconductor processing for superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. The role requires the ability to influence at executive levels and manage diverse technical and operational stakeholders.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $201650 from 110 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the development and execution of the quantum program strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
  • Direct and mentor a team of program managers and process engineers to drive operational excellence.
  • Own program delivery from initial concept definition through implementation and commercialization readiness.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master plans, schedules, and milestone frameworks across all organizations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Establish governance structures and provide status reporting to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and execution challenges through proactive planning.
  • Partner with customers, suppliers, and strategic collaborators to align objectives and strengthen relationships.

What we're looking for

  • Relevant quantum, industry, and program management background is required.
  • Lead the development and execution of the quantum program strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
  • Direct and mentor a team of program and project managers and process engineers.
  • Own program delivery from concept definition through implementation, deployment, and commercialization readiness.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master plans, schedules, and milestone frameworks.
  • Drive cross-functional execution and coordinate resources across multiple organizations.
  • Establish program governance structures and provide status reporting for data-driven decision-making.
  • Influence and negotiate at the top executive levels to present and defend complicated issues.

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