Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager, AWS Center for Quantum Computing. Location: Pasadena, California, USA

You will work closely with technical leads and TPMs to scope projects, develop detailed schedules, manage risks, and optimize resource allocation; You’ll also help define and improve project management practices, tools, and processes across the Center.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with engineering teams to scope and manage exploratory R&D projects for quantum hardware.
• Manage project risks and track progress across multiple overlapping workstreams;
• Develop and refine tools for planning, scheduling, and reporting project status.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve conflicts and optimize resource usage;
• Support the implementation of best practices for systems engineering and technical risk management.
• Promote visibility of progress to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Contribute to shaping the overall project management framework at AWS Center for Quantum Computing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Physics) or Physics.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical program management in infrastructure, complex systems, or systems engineering.
• Minimum 7 years managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality in technical programs;

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project Server.
• Experience in academic or R&D environments;
• Knowledge of systems engineering, quantitative risk management, and decision-making under uncertainty.
• Familiarity with cryogenic systems or semiconductor fabrication.

Export Control Requirement: Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise eligible under U.S. law. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, apply and AWS will review your application.

Workplace and Culture:

• AWS promotes a flexible, inclusive culture that values curiosity, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
• The team supports work-life balance and continuous professional development.
• AWS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diverse applicants;
• AWS complies with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance in evaluating candidates with arrest or conviction records.

Compensation and Benefits: Base salary ranges from $133,900 to $231,400 per year depending on location and experience. Additional benefits may include equity, sign-on bonuses, medical and financial plans, and more.