Staff Technical Programme Manager, Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Core
Manage the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative with DARPA to deliver a utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer, integrating internal development schedules and presenting plans to government customers.
Role type
Staff Technical Programme Manager (Quantum Computing)
Builds
Integrated master schedules, architecture documentation, verification and validation deliverables, and commissioning plans for quantum systems.
Domain
Quantum Computing (Trapped Ion/Neutral Atom) & Defense/Government Contracting
Required skills
Trapped ion or neutral atom quantum systems expertise, Integrated master schedule management, Risk forecasting and reporting, Government program management, Cross-functional leadership without direct authority, US security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Experience with national laboratories, Quantum control systems, Defence environment program planning
Technologies
Trapped ion systems, Neutral atom systems, Quantum error correction, Quantum control systems
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a government-quality integrated master schedule across internal development efforts. Track, forecast and report risk to upcoming contractual milestones. Manage architecture, verification and validation deliverables with government evaluation teams. Plan the commissioning and delivery of quantum computers to customer sites. Organise customer site visits, technical reviews and status reporting.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic planning scope
