Staff Technical Program Manager - Quantum

We are looking for a highly capable, collaborative and independent Staff Technical Program Manager to support the Applications organization at IonQ. You will assume a pivotal role on a cross-functional team united in its mission to develop the world’s best quantum applications, on the world’s best quantum computers, to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

In this role, you will lead a talented team of application scientists to deliver the next generation of quantum computing solutions to real-world customers. You’ll work with principal investigators, product managers and customers to drive complex projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and completion. You will support delivery of a wide variety of initiatives ranging from bespoke quantum solutions, performance-optimized quantum libraries/platforms and first-of-a-kind quantum applications. You will also help develop multi-generational technology and product roadmaps.

Responsibilities: 

• Own end-to-end delivery of quantum applications built for IonQ quantum computers
• Create and manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables; ensure resource alignment and drive project teams forward at a rapid pace
• Ability to roll up your sleeves, dive into details, and lead problem solving efforts
• Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies in a boundaryless manner
• Report project status to a wide stakeholder base including internal/external customers and senior management, using both technical and non-technical language
• Lead the transition of technology and capabilities from R&D to production, including the delivery of first articles and technology demonstrations
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans to ensure on-time release and delivery of project deliverables
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps
• Increase operational rigor and reduce waste by implementing the “right amount” of process without slowing down innovation
• Work with project, contracting, legal, finance and sales teams to develop proposals, technical volumes and financial reports; ensure regulatory, fiscal and IP compliance
• Drive quality control and devops processes such as standard work, CI/CD, version control, code style/reviews and automated testing
• Lead recurring and ad-hoc meetings. Drive and track action items
• Accommodate occasional travel and evening/off-hours work to ensure customer success (need-basis)

You’d be a good fit with: 

• B.S. in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science or other technical domain; or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working directly with clients to co-develop custom software solutions
• Experience leading complex projects using project management tools such as Git/Hub, Jira, SmartSheet, etc.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead through influence
• Strong commitment to customer advocacy, success, and customer engagement
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail; Capacity to manage a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities

You’d be a great fit with: 

• M.S. or Ph.D in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science or other technical domain; or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of quantum computing, quantum circuits and quantum implementation e.g. Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane
• Prior experience developing Cloud, HPC and/or GPGPU applications
• Prior experience transitioning first-of-a-kind software prototypes to commercial products
• Prior experience working in business roles such as marketing, sales, business development or contract management
• Prior experience leading federal/government contracts
• Subject matter expertise in an applications area such as finance, pharma/healthcare, chemistry, computer vision and operations research