Principal Technical Program Manager

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Daily catered lunches

Drinks and snacks in office

Job summary

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager in Boulder, CO to lead operation and upgrades of neutral atom quantum computing hardware and to shepherd a portfolio of research projects that advance the company roadmap. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business owners to define requirements, set priorities, and establish execution plans across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes risk management, metrics, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in systems engineering, quantum, or R&D program management at multi-disciplinary deep tech companies.
• Experience delivering early-stage deep tech programs from inception to delivery.

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 future system generations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business owners to define requirements and execution plans.
• Balance scope, schedule, and resources to manage cross-functional dependencies and risks.
• Drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation with partners.
• Define and track metrics and quality indicators and report status to stakeholders.
• Develop communication plans and manage program status, issues, and risks.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Doctorate/Master in engineering or physics

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in quantum computing.

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.

• 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
• Support grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as needed
• Collaborate with partners who can help Atom Computing achieve its advanced technology goals

• 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

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.