Principal Technical Program Manager

Overview In this role, you drive the plan and execution for operating and upgrading Atom Computing’s neutral-atom quantum hardware while steering a portfolio of research projects aligned with the roadmap. You will partner with scientists, engineers, and business leaders to set priorities, manage risks, and deliver capabilities for current and future system generations. You shape communications and metrics, solving complex technical problems, and influencing the roadmap with hands-on program leadership. This is a mission-driven role at the forefront of quantum technology with significant cross-functional impact. Compensation / Benefitsfully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsunlimited paid time off401K company matchingshort- and long-term disabilityFSAdependent care benefits','life insurance ResponsibilitiesProvide program management for operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardwareManage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities for future system generationsCollaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define requirements, priorities, and execution plansManage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by optimizing scope, schedule, and resourcesPartner with cross-functional teams to drive analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phasesDefine and track key metrics and KPIs and drive cross-functional deliveryDevelop and own communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of status, issues, and risksProactively identify and analyze complex technical problems with engineering leadership to find solutionsAdvise on the Atom Computing roadmap based on hardware progress and research projectsBalance time between advanced tech and main processor line development with technical managers and other program managersSupport grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as neededCollaborate with partners to help Atom Computing achieve its advanced technology goals Key requirementsProgram management experience in advanced technologyTechnical expertise in quantum computing and AMO physics or ability and willingness to learnHistory of delivering early-stage deep tech programs from inception to deliveryExperience operating autonomously across multiple teams with critical thinking and thought leadershipExperience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and productsOrganizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertiseExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills for large-scale systemsStrong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamworkstrong communicationcross-functional collaborationleadership and ownershipquantum computingAMO physicssystems engineering