Senior Technical Program Manager
On-site · Boulder, Colorado, United States or Berkeley, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead program management for operation and upgrades of neutral atom quantum computing hardware; manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities needed for future system generations. Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define program requirements, priorities, and engineering execution plans. Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by monitoring scope, schedule, and resources. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases. Define and track key metrics and KPIs and drive cross-functional execution of program deliverables. Develop and execute communication plans to proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders. Proactively identify and analyze technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions. Collaborate with technical managers and other program managers to ensure efficient allocation of the technical team's time in pursuit of advanced tech and main processor line development. Support grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as needed. Collaborate with partners who can help Atom Computing achieve its advanced technology goals.
Required Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field
- 5+ years of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies
- Program management experience in advanced technology
- Technical expertise in quantum computing and AMO physics or ability and willingness to learn
- Documented history of delivering early-stage deep tech programs or products from inception to delivery
- Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership
- Experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products
- Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertise
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills involving large-scale systems
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork
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