Senior Technical Product Manager

IQM; Espoo; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to shape the customer experience for IQM Radiance and IQM Spark across the full lifecycle of our on‑premises quantum computers in Espoo. You will own the product direction from quantum processors to software and system performance, working closely with R&D, engineering, sales, and customers to translate complex concepts into usable products.

You will prioritize development, define future capabilities, and ensure roadmaps reflect market needs

Qualifications

• MSc in Physics, Quantum Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Several years of experience in product management, technical leadership, or similar roles in a deep‑tech environment.
• Experience with full product lifecycle from requirements to post‑sales support.
• Strong engineering background in hardware and software.
• Ability to connect business needs with engineering execution.

Responsibilities

• Own product direction across the full lifecycle of IQM Radiance and IQM Spark.
• Prioritize development, define future capabilities, and drive roadmaps.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear customer documentation.
• Support responses to customer procurements and tenders.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to identify market needs.
• Develop technical strategies and roadmaps with technology teams and suppliers.
• Drive innovation by evaluating future tech and market opportunities.
• Bridge business priorities and engineering through informed trade‑offs.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering

Hardware & software

Quantum knowledge

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Education

MSc in Physics/Quantum Technology/Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

As Senior Technical Product Manager for IQM Radiance and IQM Spark, you will help shape how customers experience and use IQM's on‑premises quantum computers. You will own the product direction across the complete lifecycle of our systems, from quantum processors and control electronics to software and system performance. Working closely with R&D, engineering, sales, and customers, you will turn technical possibilities into products that solve meaningful problems. This role sits at the intersection of science, engineering, and business. You will help prioritize development efforts, define future capabilities, and ensure our products continue to deliver value in a rapidly evolving quantum computing landscape. Define product requirements across quantum hardware, cryogenics, control electronics, software, and system performance. Identify product gaps, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities through customer feedback, testing results, and technology roadmaps. Drive the definition and implementation of new product capabilities together with R&D and engineering teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear customer‑facing documentation, including product descriptions, manuals, and site requirements. Support responses to customer procurements and quantum computing tenders. Work closely with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand emerging needs and market requirements. Develop technical strategy and roadmap for our current and future generation products in collaboration with technology teams and suppliers. Drive innovation initiatives by evaluating future technology and market opportunities and validating new concepts or MVPs. Act as a bridge between business priorities and engineering, helping teams make informed trade‑off decisions.

Qualifications

• MSc in Physics, Quantum Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in product management, technical leadership, systems engineering, or a similar role within a deep‑tech environment.
• Experience working with the full product lifecycle from requirements, design, validation, production, and post‑sales support.
• Strong engineering background in both hardware and software.
• Understanding of complex technical systems and the ability to connect business needs with engineering execution.
• Knowledge of quantum computing technologies and the broader quantum ecosystem.
• Experience balancing competing priorities and aligning stakeholders around clear decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive outcomes without formal authority.