Quantum Programs Manager (Hardware & Software Delivery)

Entangled Future; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in London, UK, seeks a mid‑to‑senior Program Manager to own cross‑functional hardware–software programs. You’ll align schedules, costs and milestones, and coordinate with legal, IP, finance, subcontractors and academic partners.

The role requires strong milestone‑based contract experience, familiarity with the UK funding landscape and the ability to communicate with physicists, funders and executives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading complex technical programs where hardware and software come together.
• Familiarity with the UK funding system and what assessors and auditors expect to see.
• A depth of reading a quantum computing system architecture and challenging estimates.

Responsibilities

• Run milestone delivery end to end: own schedule, cost baseline and evidence.
• Keep the critical path honest across hardware and software integration.
• Make the risk register a working tool with owners and mitigations.

Skills

Program management

Milestone management

Contract management

UK funding knowledge

Technical reading of quantum systems

Communication with stakeholders

AI tools usage

Education

Engineering or physical sciences degree

Tools

PM software

AI tools

Job description

IQM Quantum Computers in London, UK, seeks a mid‑to‑senior Program Manager to own cross‑functional hardware–software programs. You’ll align schedules, costs and milestones, and coordinate with legal, IP, finance, subcontractors and academic partners.

The role requires strong milestone‑based contract experience, familiarity with the UK funding landscape and the ability to communicate with physicists, funders and executives.