Project Manager, Sage Intacct
Armanino
ERPPMP
Senior Program and Project Manager, Quantum Research
Quandela
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Senior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Report to the CEO and lead strategic U.S. research program in quantum computing.
- Manage R&D activities combining integrated photonics, electronics, algorithms, and software to deliver project milestones.
- Lead program governance: objectives, timelines, budgets, KPIs, milestones, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate reporting, documentation, and communication with program officers, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
- Develop and oversee detailed project plans, resource allocation, work breakdown structures, and critical path analyses.
- Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, including export control, IP management, and security for U.S. defense research projects.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and building of interdisciplinary R&D teams; define roles and collaboration frameworks.
- Drive transition from scientific ideation to prototyping, validation, and demonstrators; monitor technical roadmaps and scientific trends.
- Act as primary interface with stakeholders and funding institutions; build strategic collaborations with universities, national labs, and industry.
- Represent the company at conferences, workshops, and consortium meetings to enhance scientific visibility and credibility.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in physics, quantum technologies, photonics, engineering, or a related field; combined with strong experience in program or project management.
- Proven track record (10+ years) in managing complex, multi-stakeholder R&D programs, ideally within defense, aerospace, or advanced technologies.
- Solid understanding of quantum information science and/or integrated photonics is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (PMI, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Hybrid frameworks).
- Experience with U.S. government-funded projects, including reporting and compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence at executive and scientific levels.
- Strong ability to bridge scientific vision with operational execution, ensuring alignment between long-term strategy and short-term deliverables.
- Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to meet government program and security requirements.
Benefits
- The opportunity to lead strategic national programs at the forefront of quantum technologies.
- A collaborative, innovative environment bridging cutting-edge science and industrial applications.
- Competitive compensation package, including relocation support if required.
- The chance to shape the future of quantum computing with one of the leading players in the field.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
quantum computingintegrated photonicselectronicsalgorithmssoftware developmentproject managementquantum information scienceproject management methodologiesAgile frameworksrisk assessment
Soft skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam buildingstakeholder managementadaptability
Certifications
PhDMScPMP certificationAgile certification
