Project Manager

Infleqtion UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantum technology company in Oxford is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee project delivery, manage resources, and ensure effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, project management experience, and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and private healthcare insurance following a successful probation period.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited PTO

Generous pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Incentive Stock Option Plan

Private Healthcare Insurance

Qualifications

• Technical background in physics, computer science, or engineering.
• Proven work experience as a project manager.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE II).

Responsibilities

• Translate technical scope into actionable project plans.
• Coordinate internal resources for multiple projects.
• Track project performance and mitigate risks.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.

Infleqtion has offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. This is a full-time position in our Kidlington, Oxford office. Our flexible working policy enables all full-time employees to work up to 2 days a week from home as work permits.

Position Summary

Infleqtion UK's newly hired Project Manager will manage resources and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for budgets, timelines, change control and good governance.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical scope and requirements into actionable project plans with deliverables and milestones
• Coordinate the allocation of internal resources for the execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that projects are delivered within budget and track spend and commitments against allocations
• Use appropriate techniques to manage change in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and log lessons learned
• Ensure risks are identified and mitigations are managed appropriately
• Track issues and escalate as appropriate
• Establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies, collaborators, and suppliers
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Lead project reviews with funding agencies, customers or Infleqtion leadership

Requirements

• Technical background, preferably in one of the following fields: physics, computer science or engineering;
• Proven work experience as a project manager
• Excellent client-facing skills which allows for strong stakeholder relationships based on trust and transparency
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A certification in project management e.g. PRINCE II
• Good verbal and written skills with the ability to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject
• PMQ/PMI certification
• An understanding or hands-on experience in the quantum industry

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company pension contribution
• Cycle to work and technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan
• BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed

Contact Information

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail]