Staff Technical Program Manager, Platform and Operations

1 week ago


Seattle, Washington, United States IonQ Inc. Full time
About IonQ Inc.

IonQ Inc. is a leading quantum computing company developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs developing our hybrid classical-quantum computing offering, improving our full-stack operational telemetry, and supporting our 24x7 quantum computing operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of IonQ's next-generation hybrid classical-quantum offering, involving numerous cross-functional development threads in hardware, software, and firmware.
  • Collaborate with product management and technical leadership to transform a high-level product vision and architectural plan into a series of incremental milestones of delivered value.
  • Create and manage project timelines for aligned delivery, establish key milestones and major deliverables, ensure resource alignment, and drive teams forward at a rapid pace.
  • Perform operational planning and budgeting to enable the successful execution of the program over the period of performance.
  • Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies, including other technical and non-technical teams, both internal and external to the company.
  • Create, write, and present concise, data-driven project status reports and presentations to senior management.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in managing projects and delivering technical/product goals within aggressive timelines.
  • B.S. in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other technical field.
  • Prior experience developing integrated software-hardware products (e.g., consumer electronics like smartphones, home assistants, or laptops).
  • Understanding of software development life cycle.
  • Prior experience managing interdisciplinary projects in tools like Jira.
  • The ability to lead technical teams through problems and situations with high levels of ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated experience working in research and development in industry or at a national lab.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Engineering or Science with preference in Quantum Computing, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • PMP Certification.
  • Comfort reading, understanding, and writing code.
  • Prior professional experience developing software or firmware.
  • Experience managing projects through the Product Development Lifecycle with formal gated reviews.
  • Experience or training in quantum computing.
  • Proficient executive presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to build trust and respect with technical stakeholders through consistency, communication, and results.
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles.
What We Offer

This is a high-visibility role with ownership of the company's highest-priority initiatives. As such, it will routinely interact with C-level executives and key partners.

IonQ Inc. is committed to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.



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