About this role
Job Responsibilities
- Provide program management for operation and upgrades of existing 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 contribute to the definition of program requirements, priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements
- Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by monitoring scope, schedule, and resources, and escalating optimization needs accordingly
- Partner with cross functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
- Define and track key metrics and key quality and performance indicators and drive cross functional execution of program deliverables.
- Develop and execute communication plans to effectively and 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
Experience & Education
- BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies
Qualifications
- 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