Project Manager, Quantum Hardware

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own the execution of internal hardware product programs, managing end-to-end processes from design through production and testing.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, including schedules, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor and report on program performance, ensuring adherence to internal schedules, budgets, and content goals.
• Ensure development timelines are met by coordinating efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Manage budgets to ensure efficient allocation of internal resources for hardware development.
• Align project objectives with internal technical and performance requirements, driving consistency and quality in deliverables.
• Work closely with engineering teams to manage technical milestones and resolve bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with operations and production teams to ensure smooth transitions between development and manufacturing phases.
• Partner with leadership to align program priorities with strategic objectives and organizational capabilities.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders, including leadership, on program status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Act as a central point of coordination for internal teams, ensuring alignment on program goals and progress.
• Implement and refine internal project management best practices for hardware development, including design reviews, resource planning, and testing protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal processes and accelerate development timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in project management with a focus on hardware products or high-performance technology systems.
• Proven track record of managing internal hardware development programs, including prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Familiarity with quantum hardware, photonics, or advanced electronics industries is highly desirable.
• Strong financial and organizational skills, with experience managing budgets and schedules for hardware projects.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities tailored to internal hardware programs.
• Strong communication skills to convey program progress and needs to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills to manage technical challenges and resource constraints.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hardware development methodologies and tools, including CAD software, hardware prototyping platforms, and testing equipment.
• Familiarity with program management tools such as JIRA or MS Project.