Director, Technical Program Management - 1127

The Director of Technical Program Management will lead the execution of Quantinuum's most strategic and technically complex initiatives across quantum hardware, software, product development, research, and commercialization efforts. In Singapore, the role will have a broader mandate spanning programme delivery, ecosystem development, strategic partnerships and business enablement.

During the deployment phase, the role will play a central part in coordinating the successful installation, commissioning and operationalisation of Quantinuum's quantum computing infrastructure in Singapore. Following installation, the scope will evolve towards building and activating the ecosystem around the system, including research and industry partnerships, talent development, supply chain engagement, workshops and ecosystem programmes, and support for customer and business-development initiatives.

This role will serve as a key business and technical leader responsible for connecting strategy and execution while helping us scale the Singapore business more effectively.The role requires the individual to operate comfortably across business, technical, customer, government, academic, and partner environments while bringing the experience and credibility necessary to influence both local and global stakeholders.

The individual will also be expected to establish and maintain trusted working relationships with key Singapore government agencies, research institutions, universities, industry partners and ecosystem stakeholders. Familiarity with Singapore's quantum and deep-tech ecosystem, and ideally an existing network within it, will be highly valued.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, exceptional operator, and trusted partner who can drive large-scale cross-functional programs from concept through delivery in a highly innovative and rapidly evolving environment, while translating strategic partnerships into tangible programmes, projects and commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Support a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programs supporting Quantinuum's quantum computing hardware, software, and product development roadmaps, including the deployment and subsequent operation and ecosystem activation of Quantinuum's Singapore quantum computing infrastructure.

• Partner with Offering Management to define strategic priorities, execution plans, and measurable business outcomes.

• Lead the development of proposal responses in the Singapore region, coordinating cross-functional teams from initial scoping and submission through execution and delivery.

• Support the definition and execution of Quantinuum’s Singapore growth strategy, translating strategic priorities into concrete programmes, partnerships and milestones.

• Align activities across Sales, CPG, Customer Success, Legal, Technical, and Research Marketing and external partners.

• Provide a stronger local leadership presence for our expanding set of business and customer initiatives

• Build and strengthen relationships with key customers and partners while coordinating major customer-facing programs.

• Serve as a core executor of strategic local partnerships, including Quantinuum's collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), coordinating curriculum, laboratory, talent development and industry engagement initiatives across internal and external teams.

• Coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives in Singapore, including engagement with prospective suppliers, qualification programmes, government agencies and Quantinuum's global technical and procurement teams.

• Facilitate strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations.

Singapore Ecosystem and Stakeholder Development

• Build strong working relationships with key Singapore government agencies, research institutions, universities and ecosystem partners.

• Lead execution of strategic non-commercial partnerships, including SIT, ensuring agreed actions and programmes progress.

• Plan and deliver ecosystem activities such as technical workshops, industry roundtables and developer engagements, with Marketing and technical support where required.

• Help Quantinuum navigate stakeholder priorities, institutional dynamics and local ecosystem dependencies.

• Build an active local user, research and developer community around Quantinuum’s Singapore presence.

• Where commercial interest emerges, hand over promptly to the Commercial team for qualification and follow-through.

Strategic Partnership and Programme Enablement

• Lead execution of strategic programmes spanning government, academia, research and ecosystem partners.

• Translate partnership commitments into clear workplans, milestones, owners and outcomes.

• Manage key initiatives including workforce development, academic collaborations and supplier development programmes.

• Coordinate Singapore supply chain relationships with prospective suppliers, government agencies and Quantinuum’s global technical and procurement teams.

• Support senior leadership engagements through preparation, coordination and follow-through.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate delivery across multidisciplinary teams of hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, researchers, commercial team, and business stakeholders.

• Support Offering Management working on key strategic customers, determine engagement methods, and support meetings/reviews.

• Identify and proactively manage program risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and resource constraints.

• Lead program reviews and executive operating mechanisms to provide visibility into progress, issues, and opportunities.

• Ensure organizational alignment around critical deliverables, timelines, and priorities.

• Maintain clear ownership and follow-through across programmes involving multiple Quantinuum teams and Singapore-based external partners.

Technical Program Management Excellence

• Establish KPI frameworks and reporting mechanisms to measure execution health and business impact.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Implement portfolio management processes that support strategic prioritization and resource allocation.

• Develop programme metrics that extend beyond technical delivery to measure ecosystem engagement, partnership progression, user adoption, talent-development outcomes and commercial follow-through where relevant.

Organizational Leadership

• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Provide executive-level communication and stakeholder management across domestic and international teams and external Singapore stakeholders.

• Support organizational growth through workforce planning, capability development, and succession planning.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on program strategy and execution.

• Act as a senior local representative of Quantinuum where appropriate, helping bridge Singapore stakeholders with the company's global leadership, technical and commercial teams.

You must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Business, or a related technical discipline.

• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs within advanced technology, hardware, software, aerospace, semiconductor, cloud, deep-tech, or research-driven environments.

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing Technical Program Managers, Project Managers, or related professionals.

• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving multiple technical disciplines and executive stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, systems engineering, product development, and program management methodologies.

• Experience developing and managing program portfolios with significant organizational impact.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex external partnerships involving government, academia, research organisations, industry or strategic customers.

• Strong stakeholder management capability and the ability to operate effectively across technical, commercial and public sector environments.

• Experience working within Singapore's innovation, deep tech or research ecosystem, with a strong understanding of how local government agencies, research institutions and industry stakeholders interact.

We value:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience working in quantum computing, advanced computing, AI, machine learning, semiconductor technology, aerospace, or other cutting-edge technology sectors.

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage effectively with scientists, researchers, and engineering teams.

• Existing working relationships across Singapore's quantum, research, government and deep tech ecosystem are highly desirable.

• Experience developing or managing industry-academic collaborations, workforce development programmes, supplier development initiatives or technology ecosystem programmes.

• Experience designing and delivering technical workshops, industry forums, customer programmes or other ecosystem building activities.

• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development or customer engagement activities in a technically complex environment.

• Experience implementing scalable governance and operational excellence frameworks.

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Lean, or related certifications preferred.

• Outstanding communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, highly ambiguous, innovation-driven environments