Senior Project Manager, Technology

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex technology and R&D projects within our quantum systems organization.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, software, and research, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. You will play a central role in coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and maintaining transparency across the full project lifecycle.

This position is part of IQM’s new program management function and supports key development initiatives, including large-scale quantum technology programs and projects.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and execute project plans, including resource allocation and risk management strategies
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to achieve project goals
• Coordinate and manage project budgets, schedules, requirements and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress, performance, and delivery milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders, including leadership and project sponsors
• Conduct regular project meetings, reviews, and progress updates
• Closely collaborate with with internal teams such as operations team as well as with external vendors or partners
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
• Prepare clear project documentation, reports, and status updates
  
  

What skills do I need?

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in engineering or a science-related field
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale R&D or technology projects successfully
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks
• Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Atlassian suite, or equivalent)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware or delivery project management
• Operations environment-related experience
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory environments
• Project management certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum)
  
  

What can I expect from IQM?

• You will contribute to groundbreaking technology programs that are shaping the future of quantum computing. Your work will directly enable the successful delivery of complex R&D and engineering initiatives that turn advanced scientific concepts into real, scalable quantum systems.
• You will thrive in a creative and open deep-tech environment where collaboration between scientists, engineers, and software teams is essential. IQM empowers project managers to take ownership, bring structure to complex challenges, and continuously improve how large-scale technology programs are planned and executed.
• We offer a highly international and fast-paced workplace, bringing together experts from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds. You will work across multiple teams and disciplines, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective communication throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• As a rapidly growing organization, IQM provides the opportunity to play a meaningful role in an exciting success story. Your leadership will help scale both technology and operations, making you a key contributor in building one of the world’s leading quantum computing companies.
  
  

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At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.