Research and Development Project Manager

Quobly; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Grenoble base

Public transport support

Job summary

Quobly, based in Grenoble, is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to turn complex quantum R&D challenges into structured projects and drive delivery from chip fabrication to integration.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, coordinate milestones, manage risks and budgets, and implement pragmatic PM methods while contributing to Quobly’s project management culture.

Qualifications

• You have proven experience in technical or R&D project management, ideally within a deep-tech, start-up/scale-up or industrial environment.
• You are comfortable managing complex multidisciplinary projects and using project management methodologies and planning tools (Agile, Waterfall, Gantt, OpenProject…).
• Pragmatic, structured and collaborative, you know how to bring teams together and drive projects forward.
• Knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, characterization or quantum technologies is a strong plus.
• Professional English required.

Responsibilities

• Structure R&D projects: objectives, milestones, resources, schedules and budgets.
• Drive project execution and ensure alignment with roadmap, cost and timing objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary R&D teams, managing dependencies, risks and roadblocks.
• Lead project reviews and steering committees, providing clear reporting to management.
• Implement pragmatic project management methods and tools adapted to Quobly’s R&D environment.
• Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to building Quobly’s project management culture.

Skills

Technical project management

R&D project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Professional English

Tools

OpenProject

Gantt

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Based in the heart of the French Alps, Quobly is the result of more than 15 years of research into quantum computing.

At Quobly we made the choice of practical and scalable quantum technology. We are building a spin-qubit quantum computer on silicon, leveraging 300 mm FD-SOI technology and an industrial ecosystem that is unique in Europe.

Quobly offers you the opportunity to participate in the future of quantum computing; become a member of our Team as As part of a strategic R&D program aimed at developing a first quantum computer, we are looking for an R&D Project Manager.

Your Tasks:

Turn complex technological challenges into structured projects and support our R&D teams in delivering them, from quantum chip fabrication and characterization through to integration and operation.

• Structure R&D projects: objectives, milestones, resources, schedules and budgets.
• Drive project execution and ensure alignment with roadmap, cost and timing objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary R&D teams, managing dependencies, risks and roadblocks.
• Lead project reviews and steering committees, providing clear reporting to management.
• Implement pragmatic project management methods and tools adapted to Quobly’s R&D environment.

Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to building Quobly’s project management culture.

Collaboration

Joining a team of talented researchers and engineers working on one of today’s most ambitious technological challenges, at the heart of Grenoble’s deep-tech ecosystem.

Your Profile:

• You have proven experience in technical or R&D project management, ideally within a deep-tech, start-up/scale-up or industrial environment.
• You are comfortable managing complex multidisciplinary projects and using project management methodologies and planning tools (Agile, Waterfall, Gantt, OpenProject…).
• Pragmatic, structured and collaborative, you know how to bring teams together and drive projects forward.
• Knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, characterization or quantum technologies is a strong plus.
• Professional English required.

Working at Quobly also means

• Working in Grenoble, home to some of the fastest-moving tech and industrial companies around, and a great base camp for a wide range of activities from outdoor and mountain sports to arts and culture.
• Grenoble offers an affordable lifestyle, ensuring you can plan for a comfortable future while advancing your career with us.
• The opportunity to develop in-demand skills alongside the best researchers in their fields.
• A collaborative work environment and a company culture where trust is paramount and where individual contributions are recognized.
• Presenting at international conferences to share our latest results.
• Work-life balance, with a standard package of 213 workdays per year.
• Work from home up to four days per week, depending on the position.
• Employer contribution to public transportation (75% covered) passes and human-powered mobility solutions.

To learn more about Quobly:https://quobly.io/