Job description

We are seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager in our Broomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN Location. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approvals. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. Key Responsibilities: Lead development of and manage detailed schedules, budgets, resource needs, and work plans for technical deliverables on complex, multi-faceted hardware R&D programs Organize and coordinate with multiple technical and operational teams Lead regular status meetings, project reviews, and end-of-task retrospectives Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy, scope changes, risks, and progress between technical teams, partners, product and program management, and leadership through reports, dashboards, and presentations Identify opportunities to accelerate schedule or develop needed technologies Ability to travel up to 25% YOU MUST HAVE: Bachelor’s degree minimum Minimum 8+ years’ experience in technical program management Direct experience supporting or executing federal programs which includes strict adherence to reporting metrics, audits, and compliance requirements Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen. WE VALUE: Master’s degree in a STEM field Proven track record of guiding complex technology from R&D and prototyping A background in quantum computing, optics and photonics, or experimental physics Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience in product development Prior experience in Quantum industry Experience seeing technology-based projects through the full life cycle including managing schedule, risk, and budget Prior experience on first-of-its-kind, early technology-based products or projects Resourcefulness and the ability to predict challenges to proactively head-off obstacles Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality Ability to adapt tactics and strategies to meet diverse, early phase, and strongly technical projects Thorough understanding of risk and opportunity analysis and management processes related to program planning Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success. Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit Equity opportunities Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually Paid parental leave Employee discount programs Equal Opportunity Employer Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website . We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

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We are seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager in our Broomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Lead development of and manage detailed schedules, budgets, resource needs, and work plans for technical deliverables on complex, multi-faceted hardware R&D programs
Organize and coordinate with multiple technical and operational teams
Lead regular status meetings, project reviews, and end-of-task retrospectives
Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy, scope changes, risks, and progress between technical teams, partners, product and program management, and leadership through reports, dashboards, and presentations
Identify opportunities to accelerate schedule or develop needed technologies
Ability to travel up to 25%
Bachelor’s degree minimum
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in technical program management
Direct experience supporting or executing federal programs which includes strict adherence to reporting metrics, audits, and compliance requirements
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Master’s degree in a STEM field
Proven track record of guiding complex technology from R&D and prototyping
A background in quantum computing, optics and photonics, or experimental physics
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience in product development
Prior experience in Quantum industry
Experience seeing technology-based projects through the full life cycle including managing schedule, risk, and budget
Prior experience on first-of-its-kind, early technology-based products or projects
Resourcefulness and the ability to predict challenges to proactively head-off obstacles
Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality

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