Engineering Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Program Manager. Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Responsibilities:

• Partner with engineering leads to develop and execute detailed project plans for engineering programs.
• Define and implement project metrics and KPIs to monitor progress, project health, and delivery timelines.
• Manage schedules for critical engineering operations, including system cooldown and testing cycles.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to reduce downtime and improve execution efficiency.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve engineering workflows to increase team productivity.
• Optimize project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms by creating workflows, automation rules, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate the Product Life Cycle (PLC) from development through productization;
• Establish and maintain configuration management processes, including documentation, change control, and system integrity.
• Support the transition of research and development systems into scalable, production-ready products.
• Act as the primary coordination point between hardware, software, and operations teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, project reports, executive presentations, and status updates.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and milestones while ensuring stakeholders remain informed.
• Remove technical and operational roadblocks to keep engineering projects on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Project Manager in a complex hardware and software engineering environment such as semiconductors, aerospace, deep technology, or advanced testing systems.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in a complex hardware and software environment.
• Proven ability to estimate project effort, develop detailed project plans, and successfully deliver engineering programs.
• Experience balancing technical risks with operational constraints;
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across multiple engineering teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using project management and documentation tools including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Experience managing Product Life Cycles (PLC), Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and document control systems.
• Experience working with physical systems, hardware integration, or operational facilities.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement scalable engineering workflows with minimal supervision.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $105,000 to $157,000 USD.
• Competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity, bonus opportunities, benefits, and additional employee perks.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading quantum computing technologies.
• Career growth in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace focused on employee development and leadership growth.

Other Information:

• Work with one of the world's leading quantum computing companies developing both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and operations teams on advanced quantum systems.
• D-Wave values innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• No third-party candidates will be considered for this position;
• D-Wave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.