Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager (Quantum Systems). Location: Broomfield, CO, USA‍

‍We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee the development of next-generation quantum systems; The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to lead complex R&D programs, coordinate across engineering teams, & ensure timely delivery of key milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans for complex R&D and engineering programs.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to coordinate work across multiple groups and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Lead project reviews and status meetings to monitor progress, resolve challenges, and manage risks;
• Maintain clear communication between technical teams, leadership, partners, and product management.
• Manage execution of the annual plan, coordinating with asset management, materials, and finance departments.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to accelerate schedules or develop new technologies.
• Draft statements of work and coordinate new project evaluations.
• Lead meetings for major technical decisions, trade-offs, and retrospectives;
• Improve project management processes for planning, budgeting, risk tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Drive execution of complex development programs to meet technology and product roadmap goals while maintaining sustainable workflow practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical program management for research or hardware development.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status);
• Cannot be a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen (per national security requirements).

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience delivering first-of-a-kind R&D or engineering projects.
• Strong project management experience in R&D settings using agile, lean, waterfall, or Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft 365, Smartsheets, and MS Project.
• Experience working with micro-device or quantum computing technologies;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage remote and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $109,000–$136,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid setup.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (employer-subsidized).
• 401(k) match, equity plan, and student loan repayment benefits;
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

‍Equal Opportunity Statement: Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer; All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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