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Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges. Learn more at: Quandela | Leading Photonic Quantum Computing Solutions\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager - Advanced Technology Programs to lead large-scale, strategic technology and R&D programs involving multiple technical disciplines, internal teams and external partners.\nYou will operate at the intersection of technology, engineering and program execution, turning ambitious technical objectives into structured and executable programs.\nYou will coordinate programs involving disciplines such as quantum physics, integrated photonics, semiconductor technologies, electronics, optics, hardware engineering, software and algorithms, while ensuring alignment between technical performance, schedule, resources, budget and contractual commitments.\nWe are particularly interested in candidates who have managed large and technically complex programs in demanding engineering environments such as space, aerospace, defense or semiconductors, where successful delivery requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, industrial partners, research organizations and institutional stakeholders across several countries.\nThis is a senior individual contributor / program leadership position requiring both technical credibility and strong execution capabilities. You will not be expected to be the scientific expert on every topic, but you must be able to understand complex technical dependencies, challenge assumptions, structure decisions and create the conditions for engineering teams to deliver.\nKey responsabilities\n** Lead Complex Technology Projects\nTake end-to-end ownership of strategic R&D and technology projects, from initial framing through development, integration, validation and final delivery.\nTranslate high-level scientific, product or business ambitions into clear program objectives, work packages, milestones, interfaces and measurable deliverables.\nDevelop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, dependencies and critical paths.\nEstablish program governance and ensure effective decision-making across technical teams and senior stakeholders.\nMonitor progress against milestones and proactively identify deviations, bottlenecks and dependencies requiring management attention.\nDrive recovery plans when projects deviate from their original objectives, including prioritization, resource reallocation, scope adjustment or technical replanning.\n** Manage Technical complexity & interfaces\nCoordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning quantum physics, photonics, semiconductor technologies, optics, electronics, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, software and algorithms.\nWork closely with technical leads to identify critical interfaces and dependencies between subsystems and workstreams.\nChallenge project assumptions and ensure that technical decisions are translated into clear consequences for performance, schedule, cost and risk.\nSupport the transition from research and scientific proof-of-concept to engineering development, prototyping, integration, qualification and demonstrators.\nEnsure that technical maturity, integration readiness and project risks are visible and understood at program level.\n** Coordinate Internal & External Stakeholders\nAct as a central coordination point between Quandela teams, industrial partners, suppliers, research institutions and institutional stakeholders.\nLead technical and programmatic exchanges involving stakeholders with different scientific, engineering and business perspectives.\nCoordinate activities across multiple teams, organizations, sites and countries, ensuring clear ownership and effective information flow.\nManage expectations and commitments with external partners while protecting Quandela's technical, contractual and strategic interests.\nPrepare and lead program reviews, steering committees and executive-level project updates.\n** Risk, Budget & Delivery Management\nEstablish and maintain structured risk and opportunity management, including technical, schedule, supply-chain, financial and organizational risks.\nOwn or contribute to program budgets, resource forecasts and capacity planning.\nDefine and monitor relevant KPIs covering delivery, technical maturity, cost, schedule and risk.\nAnticipate critical-path issues and implement mitigation plans before they impact major milestones.\nCreate a strong culture of accountability, transparency and fact-based decision-making across programs.\n** Governance, contracts & compliance\nEnsure high-quality program documentation, traceability and reporting. Coordinate contractual deliverables and reporting for strategic partnerships and publicly funded programs where applicable.\nWork with relevant internal stakeholders on IP, confidentiality, export-control, security and contractual matters.\nContribute to improving Quandela's project and program management methodologies as the organization scales.\nRequirements\nEducation\nYou have graduated from a top-tier engineering school or university in engineering, physics or another relevant scientific or technical discipline.\nA PhD in physics, photonics, quantum technologies, semiconductor technologies or a related engineering field is a strong asset, particularly when combined with substantial industrial program-management experience.\nExperience\nYou bring approximately 10+ years of professional experience, including significant responsibility for complex technology or engineering programs.\nYou have demonstrated experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with significant technical complexity, multiple interfaces and demanding delivery objectives.\nExperience in one or several of the following industries is particularly relevant:\nSpace / aerospace\nDefense\nSemiconductors / microelectronics\nAdvanced photonics or optics\nComplex scientific instrumentation\nOther high-tech environments combining hardware, software and advanced engineering\nYou have worked with multidisciplinary and international stakeholders, including engineering teams, scientists, suppliers, industrial partners, research institutions and/or public organizations.\nYou can demonstrate concrete examples of programs for which you managed significant scope, budget, resources, milestones, risks and external dependencies.\nTechnical & Program Management Capabilities\nYou have sufficient technical depth to understand complex engineering discussions, challenge project assumptions and identify critical technical dependencies without replacing subject-matter experts.\nYou are comfortable managing projects from early-stage R&D through engineering development, prototyping, integration and validation.\nYou have strong command of project/program management practices including WBS, planning, critical-path management, risk management, resource planning, budget management, change management and project governance.\nExperience with PMI/PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or hybrid methodologies is valued, but demonstrated delivery experience matters more than certification alone.\nExperience with publicly funded, governmental or collaborative R&D programs is an advantage.\nPrevious quantum-computing experience is not mandatory. Experience in quantum technologies, photonics or semiconductor technologies would nevertheless be a strong asset.\nLeadership & Mindset\nYou combine a strong engineering mindset with the ability to operate at program and strategic level. You are comfortable challenging senior technical stakeholders while maintaining constructive and fact-based discussions.\nYou know how to bring structure to environments where technical uncertainty is high and not all answers are available at the beginning of a project.\nYou can distinguish between issues requiring deep technical investigation and those requiring pragmatic decisions to maintain momentum.\nYou communicate effectively with both highly specialized technical teams and executive stakeholders.\nYou are comfortable operating in an international, multidisciplinary and rapidly growing deeptech environment.\nProfessional fluency in English is required.\nBenefits\nFlexible working environment, with the position primarily based at our Massy (Paris-Saclay) offices to support close collaboration with the teams. \nProfit-sharing and a company savings plan.\nAnnual sustainable mobility bonus for eco-friendly transport (e-bike, electric car).\nFully covered health insurance (Alan).\nReferral program (€1,000 for a junior and €2,000 for an experienced candidate)\nSubsidy for gym membership and sports activities (Gymlib).\nMeal subsidies (Swile).\nProcess\nTalent Acquisition Interview (45')\nHiring Managers Interviews (45' - 60')\nReference checks\nTechnical discussion and presentation of previous technical project management work\nOffer\nBeyond That:\nAt Quandela, we value intellectual diversity, curiosity and initiative. 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