Senior Technical Program Manager

Overview In this role you drive the operation, upgrades, and portfolio of neutral atom quantum computing programs to accelerate the Atom Computing roadmap. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business owners to define requirements, manage cross-functional dependencies, and deliver on next-generation hardware. You’ll analyze technical challenges with leadership, communicate status and risks to stakeholders, and support grant activities. This position offers impact at the intersection of research and product development in a world-class team. 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","daily drinks and catered team lunches 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 needed for future system generationsCollaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define program requirements, priorities, and establish engineering execution plansManage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by monitoring scope, schedule, and resources and escalating optimization needsPartner with cross-functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phasesDefine and track key metrics and quality/performance indicators and drive cross-functional execution of program deliverablesDevelop and execute communication plans to communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholdersProactively identify and analyze technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutionsCollaborate with technical managers and other program managers to ensure efficient allocation of the technical team’s time for advanced tech and main processor line developmentSupport grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as neededCollaborate with partners who can 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 learnDocumented history of delivering early-stage deep tech programs or products from inception to deliveryExperience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrating 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 involving large-scale systemsStrong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamworkstrong interpersonal skillsteamwork and collaborationanalytical and problem-solving abilitiesquantum computingAMO physics (or willingness to learn)systems engineering