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Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round - the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.\nThe Purpose\nAs a Technical Project Manager, you'll lead complex technical and scientific projects that are critical to OQC's next stage of growth. You'll turn ambiguity into action, bringing structure to evolving challenges and aligning technical teams, resources and priorities to deliver outcomes that advance our wider technology and business objectives.\nThe Role\nWorking within the Office of the CSO, you'll take end-to-end ownership of complex projects, from defining the delivery strategy through to successful completion. 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