Senior Technical Program Manager – TPM
Rigetti Computing
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berkeley • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs at the system level.
- Build and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, and integration schedules for quantum system releases.
- Drive execution across multiple engineering teams while maintaining alignment with company priorities.
- Coordinate work between teams, including quantum device & fabrication, cryogenic, control hardware and software.
- Manage dependencies and integration across the quantum computing stack.
- Lead cross-team integration planning for new quantum processor generations and system deployments.
- Ensure alignment between research milestones and engineering deliverables.
- Track readiness across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
- Identify technical, schedule, and operational risks early.
- Facilitate data-driven decisions with engineering leadership.
- Drive resolution of cross-team blockers and competing priorities.
- Establish scalable program management practices for deep-tech R&D.
- Improve engineering planning, milestone tracking, and program reporting.
- Support leadership with clear program visibility and status reporting.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or systems engineering.
- Experience delivering complex multidisciplinary technology programs.
- Strong understanding of hardware + software system development lifecycles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs across multiple specialized engineering teams.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, research-driven environments.
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementleadershipcross-team collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingfacilitationalignment