IonQ
Quantum Computing
StaffTechnicalProgramManager-Quantum
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“Staff Technical Program Manager - Quantum at IonQ. Skills: Technical Program Management, Hardware/Software Programs, Financial Stewardship. Lead full technical lifecycle for quantum programs. Build and own Integrated Master Schedule”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet technical requirements; Achieve contractual and customer milestones; Scale effectively into production; Deliver business outcomes; Remain operationally disciplined
Industry & Context.
Up to 25% domestic travel, Export control compliance, U.S. Person status verification
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 to production
Manage programmatic financials
Proactively identify and mitigate risks
Serve as primary technical interface
Establish scalable operating mechanisms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Synchronize diverse teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance); Communicate program health and strategic recommendations to executives and customers
Communication Scope
Translate complex programmatic details into clear status updates; Dashboards; Recommendations for executives and customers
Process & Methodology
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Program Governance, Launch Readiness Reviews, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Decision Logs
Full Job Description
About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Location: This role is based at our Bothell, WA or Vista, CA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel to support customer communications, proposal activities, production readiness, program execution, and customer delivery milestones. Job ID: 1633 The Role: We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs across the complete product lifecycle: early technology development, new technology introduction, new product introduction, production ramp, sustainment, and end-of-life sunsetting. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully taken complex hardware/software systems from concept and prototype through production, customer deployment, operational sustainment, and eventual transition or retirement. As a Staff TPM, you will operate at the intersection of engi
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