Senior Technical Program Manager

Atom Computing; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Daily catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing is building quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. We seek a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee operation and upgrades of existing systems and to manage a portfolio of research programs accelerating our roadmap.

You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business leaders to define requirements, plan execution, and monitor scope, schedule, and resources across multiple programs while reporting status and risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have strong program management experience in deep tech
• Technical knowledge of quantum computing or willingness to learn AMO physics
• Proven track record delivering early-stage deep tech programs
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams and leaders
• Ability to develop systems, solutions, and products with technical teams

Responsibilities

• Provide program management for operation and upgrades of neutral atom quantum computing hardware
• Manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business owners to define requirements and plans
• Monitor scope, schedule, risks, and resources; escalate optimization needs
• Drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, and post-implementation phases
• Define and track key metrics and KPIs; ensure cross-functional execution
• Develop communication plans to report status, issues, and risks to stakeholders
• Identify and analyze technical problems with engineering leaders to find solutions
• Coordinate allocation of the technical team’s time for advanced technology development
• Support grant applications relating to the project portfolio and partnerships

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Quantum computing

AMO physics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering, physics, or related field

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 Senior Technical Program Manager who will oversee the operation and upgrade of existing neutral atom quantum computing systems while managing a portfolio of research programs that accelerate the Atom Computing roadmap.

Job 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 contribute to the definition of program requirements, priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements
• Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by monitoring scope, schedule, and resources, and escalating optimization needs 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 execute communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and analyze technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions.
• Collaborate with technical managers and other program managers to ensure efficient allocation of the technical team’s time 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

Experience & Education

• BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies

Qualifications

• 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 $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.