Quantinuum - Director of Technical Program Management

Science Led and Enterprise Driven.

Our team of scientists is leading the way in the development of quantum computing. The world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, we united Cambridge Quantum’s advanced software development with Honeywell Quantum Solutions’ high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With full-stack technology, we’re scaling quantum computing and developing applications to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. We could be even better with you!

At Quantinuum, we believe quantum information systems will revolutionize the way we work and live. We are leading the way by helping our customers develop quantum-enabled solutions that provide a competitive-edge in their markets.

We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErQOKNC2O38    

We are seeking Director of Technical Program Management in our Broomfield, CO or Golden Valley, MN to join the Offering, Product and Program Management team working directly with development teams to design and build best-in-class ion trap quantum computing hardware.

In this role, the Director of Program management will (1) be a leader of a small team of program managers on the development of next generation quantum systems and components, (2) directly have hands-on engagement of managing complex projects and roadmaps, and (3) scale and grow the program management organization through practice,  process, and enablement development and deployment, with a data-informed, metrics-driven, results-oriented, and right-sized mindset.

Through hand-on leadership, the Director will identify opportunities and organization needs, then develop the strategy for the development and deployment of key enablers and process improvements meant to reduce non-value added tasks, increase productivity, and continuously improve the way development program are run.   Most of the people the Director will work with will not report to him/her. A successful candidate will have positive prior experience leading through influence up, down, and across the organization.

To apply directly, follow the link below:  https://tinyurl.com/32598ju3

What is in it for you?

●        A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

●        Flexible work schedule

●        For full-time employees, we offer: Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance; Equity, 401k retirement savings plan 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation sick time

●        The combined company has a team of nearly 400 people; Among them you'll find the world's leading quantum computing hardware and software experts; Not only are they driven to discover the future, but they are also committed to change the world for the better

●        Paid parental leave

●        Employee discounts

Key Responsibilities:  

●        Lead the technology portion of Long Range Planning (LRP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) activities including planning, budgeting, strategy, documenting assumptions, risk and risk mitigation, gap and gap closure, and reporting to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.

●        Lead and mentor small team of program managers and subject matter experts to enable and deploy best practices in program management, productivity enablement, and continuous improvement

●        Provide technical and programmatic leadership by supporting staffing plans, hiring, budgeting, capital process, asset management, finance processes, IT strategies, IP strategies. subcontract/supplier management, and any special projects

●        Lead large and complex technical trades , critical decisions,  and end-of-task retrospectives

●        Institutionalize lessons learned and continuous improvements

●        Drive execution of complex development programs for on-schedule completion while managing a sustainable workflow pace

●        Establish operating system for technology development, including a strategic framework and practices to assess technology gaps and readiness

●        Establish operating system for improving and maturing right-sized, results-oriented development processes

●        Own, deploy, iterate, and improve on all standard program management practices including budgeting, planning, milestone and schedule tracking, risk management, and reporting.  You will be responsible for developing and tracking meaningful metrics to measure business progress in these areas.

●        With technical and product leaders, develop and maintain technology roadmaps to enable and align with product roadmaps.

●        Travel up to 25% as needed.