Director, Technical Program Management

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Technical Program Management. Location: Singapore

Responsibilities:

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead a portfolio of complex and mission-critical programmes supporting quantum hardware, software, and product development.

• Coordinate the deployment and subsequent operation of Quantinuum's quantum computing infrastructure in Singapore.

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

• Lead regional proposal development, coordinating teams from initial scoping and submission through execution and delivery.

• Support the execution of Quantinuum's Singapore growth strategy by translating priorities into programmes, partnerships, and milestones.

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

• Strengthen local leadership and support expanding business and customer initiatives;

• Build relationships with key customers and partners and coordinate major customer-facing programmes.

• Coordinate the strategic partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), including curriculum, laboratory, talent development, and industry engagement initiatives.

• Coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives involving prospective suppliers, qualification programmes, government agencies, and global technical and procurement teams.

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

Singapore Ecosystem and Stakeholder Development

• Build working relationships with Singapore government agencies, research institutions, universities, and industry partners.

• Lead the execution of strategic non-commercial partnerships, including the collaboration with SIT.

• Plan and deliver technical workshops, industry roundtables, and developer engagement activities;

• Work with Marketing and technical teams to support ecosystem activities.

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

• Develop an active local community of users, researchers, and developers around Quantinuum's Singapore presence.

• Transfer emerging commercial opportunities to the Commercial team for qualification and follow-through.

Strategic Partnership and Programme Enablement

• Lead strategic programmes involving government, academia, research institutions, and ecosystem partners.

• Convert partnership commitments into clear work plans, milestones, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes.

• Manage workforce development, academic collaboration, and supplier development programmes;

• Coordinate relationships with Singapore suppliers, government agencies, and Quantinuum's global technical and procurement teams.

• Prepare and coordinate senior leadership engagements and ensure follow-through.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate delivery across hardware engineering, software development, product management, research, commercial teams, and business stakeholders.

• Support Offering Management in engaging strategic customers and planning meetings and reviews.

• Identify and manage programme risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and resource constraints.

• Lead programme reviews and executive reporting processes.

• Provide visibility into programme progress, challenges, and opportunities;

• Maintain alignment around critical deliverables, timelines, and priorities.

• Ensure clear ownership and follow-through across internal teams and Singapore-based external partners.

Technical Program Management Excellence

• Establish KPI frameworks and reporting systems to measure programme performance and business impact.

• Improve efficiency, collaboration, and operational processes.

• Develop portfolio management processes to support strategic prioritisation and resource allocation.

• Define metrics covering technical delivery, ecosystem engagement, partnership progress, user adoption, talent development, and commercial follow-through.

Organizational Leadership

• Promote accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Communicate effectively with domestic and international teams and external Singapore stakeholders.

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

• Advise senior leadership on programme strategy and execution;

• Represent Quantinuum locally when appropriate.

• Connect Singapore stakeholders with the company's global leadership, technical, and commercial teams.

Qualifications:

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

• At least 12 years of experience leading complex technical programmes in advanced technology, hardware, software, aerospace, semiconductors, cloud, deep-tech, or research-driven environments.

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

• Proven experience delivering cross-functional programmes involving multiple technical disciplines and executive stakeholders.

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

• Experience developing and managing programme portfolios with significant organizational impact;

• Experience managing external partnerships involving government, academia, research organizations, industry, or strategic customers.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across technical, commercial, and public-sector environments.

• Experience working within Singapore's innovation, deep-tech, or research ecosystem.

• Understanding of how Singapore government agencies, research institutions, and industry stakeholders interact.

Preferred:

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

• Experience in quantum computing, advanced computing, AI, machine learning, semiconductors, aerospace, or other advanced technology sectors.

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

• Existing professional relationships within Singapore's quantum, research, government, and deep-tech ecosystem.

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

• Experience organizing technical workshops, industry forums, customer programmes, or ecosystem-building activities;

• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development or customer engagement in technically complex environments.

• Experience implementing scalable governance and operational excellence frameworks.

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

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

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and innovation-driven environments.

Benefits:

Quantinuum offers:

• Competitive compensation.

• The opportunity to work on advanced quantum computing technology.

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.

• A comprehensive rewards package designed to support professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

Application Instructions:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. There is no stated application deadline.

Candidates can apply through Quantinuum's careers website.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, you can contact Quantinuum through its "Let's Talk" contact form.

Additional Information:

• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer.

• The company is committed to an inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics under applicable law;

• Quantinuum may use AI tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process, including application reviews, resume analysis, and response assessments.

• These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.