Senior Program Manager- Vacuum Cell Technology

Infleqtion, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company‑paid employee coverage: M

Employer-funded Health Savings Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

401(k) Matching Programs

Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Healthcare Savings Account

Paid FMLA Leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employer Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking a Vacuum Cell Technology Program Manager to lead development and production of vacuum and vapor cell technology for quantum sensing.

You will steer cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and subcontractors; own plans, budgets, risks, and performance metrics; and maintain clear executive and customer communications.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field; 10+ years of related experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments.
• Familiarity with fast-paced product development, NPI, and DFM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall VCT program portfolio, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, technical requirements, and customer commitments.
• Define program strategy, execution objectives, and growth plans while driving delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Serve as the primary interface for customers, executive leadership, and key internal stakeholders.
• Own program performance metrics including delivery, profitability, customer satisfaction, schedules, and technical milestones.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and subcontractors to achieve program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and manage program plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and execution baselines.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage program risks, issues, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, government regulations, company policies, and ethical business standards.
• Support business growth through capture planning, proposal development, follow-on opportunities, and strategic resource planning.
• Build and lead high-performing teams by fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Coordinate staffing, facilities, capital assets, and operational resources to support program success.
• Communicate program status, resolve escalations, and drive effective decision-making across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Technical Background

Program and procurement management

Stakeholder Management

Change Control

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Job description

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.

Position Summary

The Vacuum Cell Technology (VCT) Program Manager (PM) within the Quantum Sensing Solutions (QSS) group is responsible for the successful execution of development and production of leading‑edge vacuum and vapor cell technology. This foundational technology is used throughout Infleqtion’s quantum‑focused applications & programs as well as sold commercially as a product domestically and internationally. The VCT PM will oversee a portfolio of internally funded research and development efforts (IR&D), development programs for internal and external stakeholders, and production of commercial products. The core responsibility of the VCT PM will be to ensure execution and growth of the portfolio to meet stakeholder/customer commitments (scope, schedule, budget), structure the execution for business growth, manage resources (people & labs), and communicate portfolio and program performance (cost/schedule variance, shipment/delivery projections, repair status, etc.). This role leads a multidisciplinary team, manages customer relationships, and drives program performance through effective planning, risk management, and communication.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the overall VCT program portfolio, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, technical requirements, and customer commitments.
• Define program strategy, execution objectives, and growth plans while driving delivery in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Serve as the primary interface for customers, executive leadership, and key internal stakeholders.
• Own program performance metrics including delivery, profitability, customer satisfaction, schedules, and technical milestones.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and subcontractors to achieve program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and manage program plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and execution baselines.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage program risks, issues, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, government regulations, company policies, and ethical business standards.
• Support business growth through capture planning, proposal development, follow‑on opportunities, and strategic resource planning.
• Build and lead high‑performing teams by fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Coordinate staffing, facilities, capital assets, and operational resources to support program success.
• Communicate program status, resolve escalations, and drive effective decision‑making across all levels of the organization.

Key Skills and Traits

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to guide program direction and motivate teams.
• Financial Acumen: Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of risks.
• Problem Solving: Resolve complex program challenges efficiently.
• Customer Focus: Understands and aligns program execution with customer needs.
• Technical Background: Strong experience in technical manufacturing and development environments with demanding multi‑step and multi‑element processes.
• Program and procurement management experience with optical, electro‑optical, vacuum systems/components, and other custom hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules, and technically challenging projects.
• Understanding of the risk and opportunity management process as related to program plan.
• Understanding of Change Control process to control, monitor and resolve internal and external changes related to program plan.
• Program performance reporting skills, including program highlights, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), schedule progress, technical status, and customer relations.
• Excellent communication, presentation development, and delivery skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
• Familiarity with general government contractual requirements.
• BS/BA in a related field plus 10 years or more related experience (each higher‑level degree may substitute for two years of experience).
• Experience with an ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment.
• Familiarity with fast‑paced product development, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) challenges.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
• Work will normally be performed in an office, laboratory, production, and integration/test environment; may involve around lasers, high‑voltage equipment, vacuum hardware, precision mechanical assemblies, electronics, clean hardware, and test equipment.
• Required personal protective equipment will be provided and must be used in accordance with company requirements.

The targeted salary range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer‑funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work will normally be performed in an office, laboratory, production, and integration/test environment. The role may involve lasers, high‑voltage equipment, vacuum hardware, precision mechanical assemblies, electronics, clean hardware, and test equipment. Required personal protective equipment will be provided and must be used in accordance with company requirements. Physical requirements should be reviewed and finalized by HR/Talent Acquisition for the specific posting.

Equal Opportunity

Infleqtion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR/Talent Acquisition should insert the current approved equal‑employment‑opportunity and accommodation language before posting.

This position may involve access to technology, technical data, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the EAR and/or ITAR. Any offer of employment may be conditioned, as applicable, on Infleqtion’s determination that the candidate can access the relevant items in compliance with U.S. export control laws, or on Infleqtion’s ability to obtain any required U.S. government authorization.