Project Management lead - 537

Quantinuum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in quantum computing is seeking a Project Management Lead to drive significant technical projects. This role requires 12+ years in technical program management, with a strong background in quantum computing or related fields. You'll oversee program execution and align technical efforts with business goals while communicating effectively with C-suite executives. The position offers competitive pay, equity, and flexible working options as part of a dynamic team shaping the future of quantum technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity

Flexible working options

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in technical program management.
• Background in quantum computing or experimental physics.
• Proven ability to lead strategic direction of technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedules for technical operations.
• Coordinate with global technical teams.
• Communicate project strategies and risks effectively.
• Lead project reviews and retrospectives.
• Own risk analysis related to program planning.

Skills

Technical program management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Project Management Lead to drive programmatic tasks and plan and organize trainings and workshops in Singapore. This role will oversee project execution and work as a liaison between Quantinuum and the customer. This role will shape the future vision of the company’s quantum offerings, working with leadership and technical teams to meet programmatic performance and ensure technical initiatives are aligned with business objectives.

Singapore’s new national quantum strategy, led by the National Quantum Office, has set the stage for commercial-scale quantum computing. Under the recently‑signed Strategic Partnership Agreement, Singapore is the first country, outside of the US, to host the world‑class Quantinuum Helios System.

What this means for you:

• Be part of the first commercial Helios deployment outside the U.S.
• Join a team working at the intersection of quantum hardware, software and real‑world applications (finance, computational biology, materials, pharma)
• Collaborate with world‑leading researchers and partner with Singapore’s vibrant tech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules and work plans for technical operations
• Cross‑functional focal for Project Management Organization (PMO) to organize and coordinate with multiple global technical and operational teams
• Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy, scope changes, risks, and progress between technical teams, product and program management, and senior leadership through reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Lead regular status meetings, project reviews, and end‑of‑task retrospectives while continuing to evolve structure to meet organizational needs
• Perform programmatic goal setting as well as track milestones and KPIs
• Identify opportunities to accelerate schedule or develop needed technologies
• Work closely with leadership to align technical R&D initiatives with business strategies and goals
• Own risk and opportunity analysis and management processes related to program planning. Follow proper escalation channels when major risks arise to ensure timely actions are taken
• Ability to travel up to 25%

You Must Have

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience in technical program management
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

We Value

• Master’s degree in a STEM field
• A background in quantum computing, optics and photonics, or experimental physics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience in product development
• Experience seeing technology‑based projects through the full life cycle including managing schedule, risk, and budget
• Prior experience on first‑of‑its‑kind, early technology‑based products or projects
• Resourcefulness and the ability to predict challenges to proactively head‑off obstacles
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Experience working in a high‑level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Ability to adapt tactics and strategies to meet diverse, early phase, and strong technical projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with experience working with C‑suite executives and clientsProven ability to lead the strategic direction of technical initiatives and drive innovation within the organization

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, a positive approach to flexible working and benefits.

About Us:

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

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