{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"be4e08f971f3cab6d476571b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be4e08f971f3cab6d476571b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be4e08f971f3cab6d476571b","title":"Sr Technical Program Manager - cryo hardware & electronics, AWS Center for Quantum Computing","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will coordinate multi-project R&D efforts for cryogenic hardware integration and signals, shaping the development pace from prototypes to production. You’ll partner with technical leads to plan, execute, and track schedules, surfacing resource constraints to enable data-driven decisions. You will standardize program management practices across the Center and help raise project visibility for senior leadership. This position offers impact at the intersection of hardware, software, and quantum technology within a collaborative, growth-oriented team.\n\nCompensation / Benefitsinclusive team culturementorship and career growthwork-life balancediversity and inclusion initiativescompetitive compensationability to work on cutting-edge quantum hardware\nResponsibilitiesProduce and maintain detailed plans and schedules for cryogenic hardware and signals R&D, including chip cooldown planningForecast resource constraints, opportunities, and conflicts to inform operational decisionsCoordinate across team boundaries to keep all stakeholders aligned on risks, timelines, and opportunitiesIdentify operational gaps and propose improvements to efficiencyDefine interface mechanisms between cryogenic hardware & signals teamsProvide programmatic support for new fab facilities, onboarding, equipment, and materials sourcingDevelop requirement documents and statements of work for external contracts (COTS and R&D) and manage these contractsIdentify opportunities to leverage in-house software or AI to streamline hardware workflows and drive adoption of these tools\nKey requirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent7+ years of technical product or program management experience7+ years of project management disciplines (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, critical path)Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering5+ years in a hardware-based R&D environment5+ years of technical contract management for R&D with external vendors/suppliersExperience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholdersexcellent written and oral communication skillsexperience with hardware R&D managementknowledge of system engineering topics (quantitative risk management, reviews, requirements management)exposure to superconducting microwave devices or superconducting qubits (preferred)familiarity with quantum computing stack and devices lifecycle (advantage)ability to implement agile and traditional waterfall project management practices (preferred)","company":"Amazon","rawCompany":"amazon","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:22:47.257Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Technical Program Manager - cryo hardware & electronics, AWS Center for Quantum Computing","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will coordinate multi-project R&D efforts for cryogenic hardware integration and signals, shaping the development pace from prototypes to production. 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