Staff Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Technical Program Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This role sits at the center of hardware, software, and research teams and focuses on moving advanced quantum technologies from early development into future products; You will guide complex programs, align teams around shared goals, and ensure critical milestones are delivered on time and at scale.

Duties:

• Lead and coordinate technology development and integration programs aligned with product and business goals.
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams working on quantum hardware systems and core technologies.
• Identify technical risks early and define mitigation plans to keep programs on track;
• Ensure teams have clear architectures, design plans, and test strategies to meet delivery timelines.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, and dependencies across multiple programs;
• Provide situational leadership by removing blockers, setting priorities, and guiding teams through critical phases.
• Communicate program status, risks, and progress clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support integration of lower-TRL technologies into future IonQ product lines.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager leading complex, hardware-focused programs.
• Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing cross-functional teams;
• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts, principles, and system-level technologies.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Microsoft Project, or SmartSheet.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments while managing multiple programs simultaneously.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus;
• U.S. Person status required due to export control and government contract restrictions.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 percent to College Park, MD or Bothell, WA.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Base salary range: $141,670 to $185,482, plus bonus and equity.
• Compensation varies based on location, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental and adoption leave, home internet stipend, and pet insurance.
• This role is onsite in Boston, MA.
• Employment is subject to U.S. export control compliance and verification requirements;
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through IonQ’s careers page and complete all required application fields.