Technical Project Manager, Quantum Technology

Description

The company makes materials science and engineering solutions used to build nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. Its equipment supports AI and helps next-generation chips reach commercial production.

The CTO group develops enabling technologies for quantum information, including superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. It works with system companies and universities to build quantum devices with much lower error rates than current standards, using advanced materials engineering and semiconductor processing.

Responsibilities

• Build project plans and lead each project from concept and planning through to implementation, helping shape its strategies, processes and resources.
• Own the project schedule and task details, using tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists and scheduling software.
• Direct the division resources assigned to the project so it meets its on-time and on-budget goals.
• Work in cross-functional teams made up of internal, external and matrixed staff, and give technical input to help them reach project goals.
• Coordinate within the division to set project objectives, share status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Advise teams on engineering and business process matters across standard programs and issues.
• Spot potential complications in the project and develop ways to resolve them.
• Organize the team's work and create a master program plan and a project plan for each project.
• Build a master schedule of milestones and push cross-functional teams to hit theirs.
• Take part in partner and customer meetings to keep schedules moving.

Requirements

• Conceptual and practical expertise in your own discipline, with basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Knowledge of best practices and how your area connects with others, plus awareness of competitors and the factors that set them apart in the market.
• Ability to support less experienced colleagues and, at times, lead small projects with manageable risks and resource needs.
• Skill in solving complex problems, taking a fresh view of existing solutions, and making judgments from several sources of information.
• Ability to influence customer, operational, project or service activities within your team and related teams, working within broad guidelines and policies.
• Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.
• Relevant background in quantum, industry and project management.

Conditions

Salary range: $133,500.00 to $183,500.00, based on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity with current team members.

For sales roles, the posted range is the Target Total Cash range, which is base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

Location: Santa Clara, CA.

Full time, Assignee / Regular employee type.

Travel: yes, 10% of the time.

Relocation eligible: yes.

The company aims to foster a culture of inclusion where everyone feels they belong.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, with health and wellbeing programs that support you at work, at home and beyond.
• Possible participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Support to learn, develop and grow your career.