Senior Technical Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Translate the technical roadmap into executable plans with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive regular cross-functional reviews, decision points, and progress tracking across hardware, software, and research teams
• Serve as the primary program coordination point with strategic partners, managing joint milestones and co-development activities
• Track and manage partner-related risks, dependencies, and contractual obligations
• Support product management in translating R&D outputs into product specifications and launch
• Maintain clear, structured communication to internal leadership and external stakeholders on program status and risks
• Support reporting efforts for government sponsors and strategic partners

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Experience in technical program management or system delivery of complex technical products
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-team, multi-stakeholder programs from early development through launch
• Strong ability to coordinate across research, engineering, and external partners
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Background in quantum computing, AMO physics, or quantum information
• Experience managing joint development programs with strategic or government partners
• Exposure to hardware-software co-development for advanced computing

About the Company

QuEra is developing next-generation quantum computing systems, aiming to build the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer.