Technical Project Manager Quantum Systems

IPG Photonics; Birkerød; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension contribution

Health insurance

Annual bonus program

25 days vacation + 5 after 9 months

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellbeing initiatives

Canteen meals on-site

Free on-site parking

Employee Association activities

Job summary

Hamamatsu Photonics Denmark in Birkerød is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Quantum Systems to lead development of ultra-stable fiber laser systems and prototypes.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams of optical, mechanical, and electronics engineers, manage timelines and budgets, and provide updates to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring successful delivery of quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in photonics or related field.
• Strong background in project management within high-tech or engineering environments.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary projects in photonics/optics/quantum technologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with PRINCE or similar PM methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of optical, mechanical and electronics engineers, stakeholders, and production specialists.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Develop project plans, risk assessments, and resource allocations.
• Support strategic decision-making with insights on feasibility and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in photonics or related field

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you want to be at the forefront of managing initiatives that enable next-generation Laser Systems for quantum computers, sensors, and communication systems? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into structured plans and delivering results that push the boundaries of innovation?

Then this job as Technical Project Manager for Quantum Systems at Hamamatsu Photonics may be the right job for you!

Being in the middle of the second quantum revolution, this is a great time to join us. Our continued success has set us on an exciting growth path—not just in Denmark, but across our global organization. Hamamatsu Photonics, is an inspiring place to work, where we encourage both personal and career development.

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers and scientists and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery of projects that develop advanced laser systems and accessories for top-tier quantum technology customers.

The Role:

As a member of our Quantum Systems engineering team, you will lead the development, assembly, and testing of custom laser system products and prototypes based on ultra-stable fiber lasers. You interface with sales and support teams to provide updates on product developments and technical advice on customer enquiries as well as assisting with after sales support and repairs/upgrades.

We are passionate about Quantum Technology! If you are enthusiastic about quantum technologies and computing too, in this position you will:

• Lead and manage technical projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met following Hamamatsu Photonics Product and Prototype development processes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of optical, mechanical and electronics engineers, commercial stake holders, and production specialists to achieve project goals
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, providing clear communication and progress updates.
• Develop project plans, risk assessments, and resource allocations to ensure smooth execution.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing insights on project feasibility, technical challenges, and customer requirements.
  

More about you:

• A relevant educational qualification (Master level) is required, preferably gained within a photonics research environment
• Strong background in project management within high-tech or engineering environments (ideally in an industrial context)
• Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ideally in photonics, optics, or quantum technologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g. PRINCE or similar).
• A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, potentially globally

We want you to feel supported, both at work and outside it. Our benefits include:

• A 12% employer-paid pension contribution and health insurance.

• An annual bonus program.

• 25 days of paid vacation, plus five additional days once you have been with us for nine months.

• Access to thousands of courses through LinkedIn Learning.

• Wellbeing initiatives and an annual flu vaccination.

• Freshly prepared meals from our subsidised on-site canteen.

• Free parking at our Birkerød site.

• Social activities through our Employee Association.

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