Technical Program Manager - Quantum Sensing

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager, Quantum SensingLocation: Pleasanton, CA, USAResponsibilities:Lead complex quantum programs across the complete product lifecycle, from early technology development and R&D through production, customer delivery, field sustainment, and end-of-life.Build and own Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and execution plans covering engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality requirements.Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI), including the transition of quantum technologies from prototypes to production.Ensure manufacturing readiness, site requirements, and scalable handoffs during technology and product transitions.Manage programmatic financials, including labor and non-labor forecasting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC).Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and supply chain risks.Manage cross-functional dependencies and maintain decision logs;Serve as a primary technical interface between engineering, product, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, business development, and customer-facing teams.Translate complex program information into clear status updates, dashboards, and recommendations for executives and customers.Support federal and commercial proposals and customer delivery milestones.Establish scalable program governance mechanisms, including launch readiness reviews.Mentor junior Technical Program Managers and help improve organizational execution standards;Develop data-driven analysis to support strategic and tactical decisions at the portfolio level.Ensure programs meet technical requirements, contractual obligations, customer milestones, production targets, and business objectives.Manage the full product lifecycle, including technology sunsetting, replacement planning, and customer handoffs.Qualifications:More than 15 years of experience leading complex, integrated hardware and software programs.Demonstrated experience taking programs from R&D and prototyping through New Product Introduction, high-volume production, and global customer deployment.Proven ability to independently manage programmatic financials, including:Estimate at Completion (EAC)Labor and non-labor forecastingVariance managementRevenue inputsDirect experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or in a similar program governance role.Proven ability to synchronize engineering, supply chain, finance, and other cross-functional teams.Strong experience communicating program health, risks, and strategic recommendations to executives and federal or commercial customers.Benefits and Compensation:Base salary range: $187,944 to $269,503 USD.Total compensation may include base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.Matching 401(k).Unlimited paid time off.Paid holidays.Parental and adoption leave.Legal insurance.Home technology stipend.Compensation may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, location, market data, and internal equity.Other Information:The position is based onsite at IonQ's Pleasanton, California office.Travel is expected to be up to 25% domestically for customer communications, proposal activities, production readiness, program execution, and customer delivery milestones.This is a U.S. technical position involving technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions;Employment may require verification of U.S.

Person status, obtaining an applicable license, or confirming the availability of a license exception.For non-technical positions, IonQ states that candidates must meet specific U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum requirements due to export control laws.Additional immigration-status questions may be included during the application process for export control and compliance purposes.