Senior Technical Product Manager (Singapore)

Horizon Quantum Computing; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Quantum Computing seeks an experienced Technical Product Manager to develop software tools for quantum computing. The role involves defining product strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing product development, with a preference for candidates with a PhD and knowledge in quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Physics, Computer Science, or related engineering field.
• Experience leading technical discussions and influencing stakeholders.
• Knowledge in quantum computing or related technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategy and technical roadmap.
• Manage product life cycle and drive action throughout the team.
• Interface with customers to uncover needs for new product features.

Skills

Communication

Strategic problem solving

Design thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

PhD in Physics or Computer Science

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager to help us build software development tools to support the emerging field of quantum computing. You will develop and execute on the product strategy and technical roadmap for our product, and work closely with our science, engineering, design, commercial operations and marketing teams to ensure the successful integration of our product with partners and users. You should have a strong technical or science background, strategic problem solving, product sense, design thinking and communication skills. Quantum Computing, Physics or a relevant experience is preferred, and product experience is less necessary, but the candidate should be willing to learn.

The successful candidate will join a fast-growing team covering product and engineering for our compiler toolchain, and will help to shape the future direction of the company and its products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute on product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market strategies, in collaboration with the leadership of our science, engineering, design, commercial operations and marketing teams
• Develop our compiler toolchain, cloud infrastructure and operating system line of products
• Break down complex problems into steps for product development and keep product development on track
• Interface with customers, users, and partners to uncover pain points and opportunities for new product features and refinements
• Uncover customer needs and translate and scope the work into product requirements and user stories
• Identify and prioritize product features, and contribute to the strategy of our compiler and developer tools based on users’ needs and feedback
• Manage full life cycle for our developer tools products, and drive action throughout the team to get products to market
• Develop product marketing strategy in collaboration with the marketing and communications team
• Act as an evangelist for company products

Requirements

• A PhD degree in Physics, Computer Science, a related engineering field, or an equivalent experience
• Experience in leading science or technical discussions, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders with technical knowledge without direct authority
• Experience in delivering product and engineering results or a relevant experience of varied complexity and scale, and a demonstrated track record of implementation
• Knowledge or experience in quantum computing, or related technical fields
• Excellent communication, listening, documentation and organization skills
• High ownership and responsibility
• Down to earth and continuous learner
• Strategic and analytical mindset

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years of product management or an equivalent experience in managing technical and design direction, preferably in working with software or hardware systems

About the Company

At Horizon Quantum Computing, we are developing tools to simplify and expedite the process of developing software for quantum computers, a fundamentally new form of computer that exploits effects from quantum physics to process information more efficiently. We are an international team headquartered in Singapore, with key markets spread out worldwide, and a growing office in Dublin, Ireland.