Staff Technical Program Manager

Entangled Future; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ in Louisville, Colorado, is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead planning and execution of complex spacecraft hardware programs. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams through design, qualification, production, and delivery.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk, translating objectives into actionable plans, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical program management or engineering program execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems, or related technical discipline.
• Security clearance: Active Top Secret required; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex spacecraft projects from design to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Translate requirements into actionable plans and resolve dependencies.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace hardware

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Staff Technical Program Manager at IonQ, Louisville, Colorado, United States. A lead-level full time position in the Capella team, listed under business operations.

About the Role and Team

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex technical projects that advance our current and next-generation spacecraft. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage program execution across scope, schedule, budget, and risk, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and business priorities.

You will partner closely with engineering leads and stakeholders to translate program objectives into actionable plans, resolve dependencies, and drive delivery. This role requires strong technical judgment, independent ownership, and experience delivering hardware development programs in the aerospace domain.

You will also contribute to improving program management practices and share knowledge with other program managers and team members, supporting a culture of accountability and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team and make a direct impact on key company initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading complex spacecraft, subsystem, or aerospace hardware development programs across lifecycle phases such as design, qualification, production, and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple related projects aligned with established business and technical priorities, driving clarity, accountability, and measurable progress.
• Experience managing program budgets, including labor forecasting, materials procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable work plans and manage dependencies across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and supporting functions.
• Highly self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to independently drive execution and escal…?
• Ability to assess resource constraints and recommend prioritization and tradeoffs based on program objectives, schedule, and business impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in technical program management, engineering program execution, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in project management tools and collaboration platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical development and/or R&D scope, including schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required. Because eligibility for a Top-Secret clearance is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• This position also requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).