Principal Technical Program Manager

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 define program requirements, set priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements.

- Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources 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 own communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.

- Proactively identify and analyze complex technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions.

- Advise on the Atom Computing roadmap as informed by progress of existing hardware and advanced research projects

- Work with technical managers and other program managers to balance the time of the technical team 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.

- 10+ 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