Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time Job Location: Boston MA Reports to: VP of Quantum Computing Services

Summary

QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the cross-functional development program for QuEras next-generation quantum computing systemwhich may become the worlds first fault-tolerant quantum computer. This program spans R&D thrusts technical milestones product definition strategic partner collaboration and ultimately launch as a quantum computing service.

This 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.

Year 1 Focus

Stand up and drive the next-generation machine program across 3 threads:

1. Strategic Partnerships Manage the programmatic interface with strategic partners: joint development activities shared milestones information flow and ensuring partner collaboration accelerates the program.
2. R&D Coordination Coordinate across the R&D teams driving the core technical thrustshardware 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.
3. Product & Service Delivery Collaborate with the product management functionto be matured as the system matureson 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).

Key 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 partnersmanaging joint milestones deliverables communication and co-development activities.
• Track and manage partner-related risks dependencies and contractual obligations in collaboration with business development and legal.
• 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 risks and decisions.
• Support reporting efforts for government sponsors and strategic

Qualification & Profile

Required:

• Masters degree in physics engineering computer science or a related technical
• Experience in technical program management system delivery or execution of complex technical products involving R&D and partner collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-team multi-stakeholder programs from early development through
• Strong ability to coordinate across research engineering and external partner
• Strong communication documentation and organizational Preferred:
• PhD in physics engineering computer science or a related technical
• Background in quantum computing AMO physics quantum information or adjacent
• Experience managing joint development programs with strategic or government
• Exposure to hardware-software co-development for advanced computing

As 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. By bringing structure visibility and technical coherence to our process this person will enable teams to deliver high-performance machines efficiently collaboratively and with minimal rework.

Salary: $00QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race religion color national origin gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

#LI-DA1