Program Manager - Technology

Samgnya; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech foundation in quantum technology is seeking a Program Manager to lead technical execution and integration of advanced quantum communication and deep-tech programs. The role demands strong expertise in systems engineering and a passion for technological innovation. Candidates should hold advanced degrees and have extensive experience in R&D and technology program management. This is a mission-critical position that supports India's national objectives in deep-tech and quantum technology development.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in advanced R&D, systems engineering, or technology program management.
• Deep understanding of quantum communications, cryptography, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Own technical planning and execution across multiple quantum and deep-tech programs.
• Drive movement from lab research to production-ready systems.
• Work closely with startups on product architecture and validation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technology program management

Quantum communications

cryptography

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science

Job description

An initiative under the National Quantum Mission of DST

The Program Manager – Technology will be responsible for driving the technical execution, integration, and roadmap alignment of advanced quantum communication, cryptography, networking, and allied deep-tech programs at IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation.

This role bridges research, engineering, startups, and national mission objectives, ensuring that cutting-edge R&D transitions into deployable systems, demonstrators, pilots, and scalable platforms.

Technical Program Leadership

• Own technical planning and execution across multiple quantum and deep-tech programs.
• Translate mission objectives and research goals into concrete technical roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure coherence across architecture, protocols, hardware, software, and systems integration.

Research-to-Deployment Transition

• Drive movement from lab research to prototypes, pilots, field trials, and production-ready systems.
• Support technology readiness level (TRL) advancement across programs.
• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation strategies.

Startup & Industry Integration

• Work closely with deep-tech startups supported by the Foundation on product architecture, validation, and integration.
• Coordinate joint development efforts between academia, startups, and industry partners.
• Support technical due diligence and evaluation of startup proposals.

Technical Governance & Reviews

• Support Technical Review Committees, architecture reviews, and design audits.
• Ensure documentation of system designs, specifications, test results, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain alignment with national and international standards where applicable.
• Coordinate usage and evolution of shared labs, testbeds, networks, and pilot infrastructures.
• Work with operations teams on procurement and deployment of technical infrastructure.
• Track global trends in quantum communications, cryptography, networking, and adjacent domains.
• Provide inputs into long-term technology strategy, platform thinking, and national capability building.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related deep-tech domains.
• 8–12 years of experience in advanced R&D, systems engineering, or technology program management.
• Strong understanding of one or more areas: quantum communications, cryptography, networking, hardware-software co-design, or large-scale systems.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Ability to engage deeply with researchers while maintaining system‑level perspective.
• Strong technical documentation and review skills.
• Comfort operating at the intersection of research, engineering, and policy‑driven missions.
• High intellectual curiosity, rigor, and execution focus.

Reporting & Interface

• Works closely with: Faculty PIs, C-DOT technical teams, startup CTOs, system integrators, and government technical committees.

These roles are mission‑critical positions supporting India’s national deep‑tech and quantum technology ecosystem through IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation.

📩 Interested candidates can email their CV to info[@]samgnya.in

Contact Info

CIN: U72100TN2024NPL175640

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