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This program spans R&D thrusts, technical milestones, product definition, strategic partner collaboration, and ultimately launch as a quantum computing service.\nThis role is execution-oriented and cross-functional, coordinating work across hardware and software engineering, research, and operations. It requires deep engagement with strategic partners, structured program execution, and the ability to translate complex technical roadmaps into actionable plans. The role includes limited product management responsibilities scoped to requirements collection and feedback.\nYear 1 Focus\nStand up and drive the next-generation machine program across 3 threads:\n[Strategic Partnerships] Manage the programmatic interface with strategic partners: joint development activities, shared milestones, information flow, and ensuring partner collaboration accelerates the program.\n[R&D Coordination] Coordinate across the R&D teams driving the core technical thrusts-hardware, control systems, software stack, and error Synthesize information across workstreams, track progress toward technical milestones, manage cross-team dependencies, and ensure alignment between research activities and program goals.\n[Product & Service Delivery] Collaborate with the product management function-to be matured as the system matures-on translating R&D capabilities into a defined product (system specifications, service model, user interface requirements, and launch criteria) and building the operational foundations for launching as a quantum computing service (readiness planning, customer onboarding, SLA definition, and coordination with operations and cloud infrastructure).\nKey Responsibilities\nTranslate the technical roadmap into executable plans with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.\nDrive regular cross-functional reviews, decision points, and progress tracking across hardware, software, and research teams.\nServe as the primary program coordination point with strategic partners-managing joint milestones, deliverables, communication, and co-development activities.\nTrack and manage partner-related risks, dependencies, and contractual obligations in collaboration with business development and legal.\nSupport product management in translating R&D outputs into product specifications and launch\nMaintain clear, structured communication to internal leadership and external stakeholders on program status, risks, and decisions.\nSupport reporting efforts for government sponsors and strategic\nQualification & Profile\nRequired:\nMaster’s degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical\nExperience in technical program management, system delivery, or execution of complex technical products involving R&D and partner collaboration.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multi-team, multi-stakeholder programs from early development through\nStrong ability to coordinate across research, engineering, and external partner\nStrong communication, documentation, and organizational Preferred:\nPhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical\nBackground in quantum computing, AMO physics, quantum information, or adjacent\nExperience managing joint development programs with strategic or government\nExposure to hardware-software co-development for advanced computing\nAs QuEra scales from individual machine development to a cohesive platform, this role will ensure that requirements are clearly specified, validation protocols are established, and system builds proceed predictably. 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