Technical Program Manager

Entangled Future; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% holiday allowance

Pension plan with partner/dependent覆盖

Hybrid work setup

L&D budget for growth

Team events and offsites

Job summary

QuantWare in Delft is seeking a mid-level Technical Program Manager to join the R&D hardware engineering team. The role focuses on managing uncertainty, mentoring junior managers, and coordinating across product, research, and operations to deliver programs.

Requirements include MSc/PhD or equivalent in physics or electrical/semiconductor fields, and exceptional English communication. The position offers a hybrid work setup and competitive compensation with a strong pension plan.

Qualifications

• MSc, PhD or equivalent experience in physics, electrical engineering, microwave/RF engineering, semiconductor technology, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate technical teams.
• Fluent in English, with excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and plan contingencies.
• Mentor junior program managers and support the PMO lead with common processes.

Skills

Technical background

English fluency

Program management

Education

MSc / PhD in physics, electrical engineering, microwave/RF engineering, semiconductor technology or related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager at QuantWare, Delft. A mid-level full time position in the Research & Development team, listed under hardware engineering.

At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance)
• Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.
• Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time
• Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance
• A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

Responsibilities

• Manage uncertainty and riskIdentify risks and bottlenecks earlyPlan for potential failure modes and contingenciesEscalate risks and blockers to the relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Support growth and development of the teamMentor junior program managers in program execution and collaborative leadership.Support the PMO Lead in rolling out common language, product lifecycle, team rhythms for programs.Support general program management training across the organization.

Requirements

• Technical BackgroundMSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in physics, electrical engineering, microwave/RF engineering, semiconductor technology, or a related field.Understanding of the development lifecycle for chip-level technologies; experience with superconducting qubits or cryogenic systems is a strong plus.
• CommunicationExcellent communicator who can motivate teams, facilitate alignment, adept at communicating program management ideas to highly technical people.Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues across the organization - Product, Research and Development, Operations, Management team, etc.Communicate fluently in English.