Senior Quantum Tech Program Manager – Hardware & R&D

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

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.