IonQ
Quantum Computing
StaffTechnicalProgramManager
“Staff Technical Program Manager at IonQ. Skills: Technical Program Management, Hardware/Software Programs, NPI/NTI Execution, Financial Stewardship. Lead full technical lifecycle for quantum programs. Build and own Integrated Master Schedule”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure IonQ’s programs meet technical requirements; Achieve contractual and customer milestones; Scale effectively into production; Deliver business outcomes; Remain operationally disciplined throughout the product lifecycle
Industry & Context.
Proactively identify and mitigate technical, operational, and supply chain risks
Up to 25% domestic travel, Work onsite at Pleasanton, CA office, U.S. export control and government contract restrictions apply, Verification of "U. S. Person" status or obtaining necessary licenses/exceptions for export-controlled technology, May not qualify for government contracts work requiring U. S. Persons
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Over 15 years of experience leading complex, integrated hardware/software programs from R&D/prototyping through NPI, high-volume production, and global customer deployment, Proven ability to independently manage programmatic financials (EAC, labor/non-labor forecasting, variance management, and revenue inputs), Direct experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or similar, Proven success as a primary technical interface, Capable of synchronizing diverse teams (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance), Effectively communicating program health and strategic recommendations to executives and federal/commercial customers
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in a technical or business discipline, Significant experience in high-complexity sectors such as quantum computing, aerospace, defense, semiconductors, or optical and secure communications, Proven background managing programs within federal, DoD, DOE, or national laboratory environments, Navigating government contracting requirements, Expert at leading systems from prototype to production, Overseeing production line setup, material readiness, and supply chain synchronization, Ability to develop sophisticated financial models, revenue forecasts, and capacity plans, Industry-recognized credentials (PMP, PgMP, Six Sigma, or Agile), Power-user capabilities in technical and analytical stacks, Demonstrated ability to build scalable TPM processes from scratch, Establishing operating rhythms that improve the efficiency of the entire engineering organization, Experience managing the full product "tail," including end-of-life transitions, technology sunsetting, and replacement planning
What You'll Do.
Lead full technical lifecycle for quantum programs
Build and own Integrated Master Schedule
Drive transition of quantum technologies from prototype to production
Manage programmatic financials
Identify and mitigate technical
and supply chain risks
Serve as primary technical interface
Establish scalable operating mechanisms for program governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operate at the intersection of engineering, product, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, business development, and customer-facing teams; Synchronize diverse teams (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance); Communicate program health and strategic recommendations to executives and customers
Communication Scope
Translating complex programmatic details into clear status updates, dashboards, and recommendations for executives and customers
Process & Methodology
End-to-End Program Execution, Integrated Strategic Planning, New Product & Tech Introduction (NPI/NTI), Financial & Resource Stewardship, Risk & Dependency Governance, Executive & Stakeholder Communication, Operational Excellence & Mentorship, Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Management (CAM), Program Governance, Launch Readiness Reviews
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