Quantum Program Manager — Flexible Hours & Delivery

IQM Quantum Computers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Learning & development budget

IQM Learning Hub access

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in London hires a Program Manager to own the end-to-end milestone delivery for mixed hardware and software projects. You will coordinate technical and commercial evidence, drive sign-off, and ensure contracts stay on track against the roadmap.

Collaboration with legal, IP, and finance teams is essential to success. A background in physical sciences or engineering, plus 8+ years of program management in technical settings, is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years running complex technical programs with hardware and software.
• Experience with milestone-based contracts and external funders or customers.
• Familiarity with the UK funding system and auditors.
• Ability to read quantum computing system architecture and challenge estimates.
• Proficient communication with physicists, funders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Run milestone delivery end to end, including schedule, evidence and sign-off.
• Manage critical path with hardware and software integration and procurement.
• Maintain a living risk register with owners and mitigations.
• Connect funded work to the product roadmap and flag scope drift.
• Shape IP, licensing strategy and drive follow-on funding and contracts.

Skills

Milestone management

Program management

Contract management

Risk & issue management

Stakeholder liaison

Reading quantum system architecture

PM software

AI tooling

Education

Physical sciences or engineering degree

Tools

PM software

AI tools

Subcontractor management tools

Job description

IQM Quantum Computers in London hires a Program Manager to own the end-to-end milestone delivery for mixed hardware and software projects. You will coordinate technical and commercial evidence, drive sign-off, and ensure contracts stay on track against the roadmap.

Collaboration with legal, IP, and finance teams is essential to success. A background in physical sciences or engineering, plus 8+ years of program management in technical settings, is expected.