Principal Technical Program Manager

Entangled Future; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (fully paid)

Dental insurance (fully paid)

Vision insurance (fully paid)

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Disability insurance (short & long)

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks and snacks

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager in Boulder, CO, to steer operation and upgrades of neutral atom quantum computing hardware while coordinating a portfolio of research efforts aligned with the company roadmap.

With 10+ years in systems engineering or R&D program management at deep-tech firms, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive metrics. Expect an annual bonus and equity alongside a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies.
• Proven track record delivering early-stage deep tech programs from inception to delivery.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams and with technical management teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management for operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware.
• Manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities for future system generations.
• Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define program requirements and set priorities.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive technical analysis, development, testing, and implementation phases.
• Define and track metrics and KPIs and drive cross-functional execution of deliverables.
• Develop and own communication plans to report status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Identify and analyze complex technical problems with engineering leadership to find solutions.
• Advise on the Atom Computing roadmap based on hardware progress and research projects.
• Coordinate with technical managers and other program managers to balance team time for advanced tech vs main processor line development.

Skills

Program management

Quantum computing

AMO physics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering or physics

Job description

Principal Technical Program Manager at Atom Computing, Boulder, CO. A lead-level full time position in the Research Programs team, listed under research.

We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager who will manage operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware as well as a portfolio of research projects that advance the Atom Computing roadmap.

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical,

dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $175,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management for operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware
• Manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities needed for future system generations
• Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements.
• Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly.
• Partner with cross functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
• Define and track key metrics and key quality and performance indicators and drive cross functional execution of program deliverables.
• Develop and own communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and analyze complex technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions.
• Advise on the Atom Computing roadmap as informed by progress of existing hardware and advanced research projects
• Work with technical managers and other program managers to balance the time of the technical team in pursuit of advanced tech and main processor line development

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies
• Program management experience in advanced technology
• Technical expertise in quantum computing and AMO physics or ability and willingness to learn
• Documented history of delivering early-stage deep tech programs or products from inception to delivery.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
• Experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
• Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills involving large-scale systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork