Technical Program Manager - Measurement

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Technical Program Manager - Quantum Measurement. Location: Kongens Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end quantum hardware projects from concept through delivery
• Coordinate with architects, scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Prepare data-driven program updates covering project status, risks, dependencies, and business impact
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, milestones, resource plans, and long-term development strategies
• Guide Agile project management processes and remove obstacles to meet delivery timelines;
• Coordinate collaboration across device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations
• Gather feedback from internal teams and pilot customers, including U.S. Government stakeholders, to improve hardware and development processes
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and scheduling risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage external suppliers and partners while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, or a related field
• Experience managing large-scale interdisciplinary hardware technology projects from concept to delivery
• Strong understanding of hardware product development lifecycles, research and development, and new technology introduction
• Experience with Agile, Azure DevOps, or similar program management methodologies;
• Strong skills in data-driven decision-making, issue tracking, schedule management, and executive reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Must meet Microsoft security screening and export control requirements
• Ability to use AI tools and build AI agents to improve engineering, laboratory, and documentation workflows
• Ability to evaluate AI solutions using measurable metrics and responsible AI practices

Preferred:

• Experience managing advanced hardware portfolios involving quantum systems, ASICs, FPGA, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or other first-of-a-kind technologies
• Experience with quantum measurement, quantum device development, or quantum error correction hardware
• Experience leading multiple research and development teams in matrix organizations
• Experience transferring technologies from research into engineering and manufacturing
• Experience developing hardware quality systems and testing protocols
• Experience collaborating with universities, government organizations, or research consortia on advanced hardware projects

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary: DKK 912,400 to DKK 1,559,800
• Eligible for Microsoft benefits and additional compensation based on role requirements
• Opportunity to work on next-generation fault-tolerant quantum computing technologies
• Collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and industry partners

Other Information:

• Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week
• Travel requirement of 25% to 50%
• Position requires Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export control compliance
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.