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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Security & Compliance

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IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

Biotechnology
AI & Machine Learning
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$162.9k - $213.3kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Bothell, WA, USA

Open to hiring at our newest facility in Bothell, WA.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years experience in managing projects and delivering technical/product goals within aggressive timelines
  • Experience managing projects through the Product Development Lifecycle with formal gated reviews
  • Prior experience leading compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and/or FedRAMP
  • Prior experience leading compliance with SOC2 and/or ISO 27001
  • The ability to lead technical teams through problems and situations with high levels of ambiguity
  • Demonstrated experience working in research and development in industry or at a national lab
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in writing and leading responses to government Request For Proposals
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles
  • Experience in managing R&D projects
  • B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical fields
  • PMP Certification
  • US Citizenship is required
Responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of security and compliance controls as it relates to building IonQ's next-generation quantum computers. This can involve program management of numerous development work streams in both hardware and software
  • Create and manage project timelines, establish key milestones and major deliverables, ensure resource alignment, and drive teams forward at a rapid pace
  • When projects encounter significant obstacles, roll up your sleeves, dive into details, and lead problem-solving efforts with a high sense of urgency and bias for action
  • Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies including other technical and non-technical teams both internal and external to the company
  • Create, write, and present concise, data-driven project status reports and presentations to senior management

IonQ is developing quantum computers using a trapped-ion approach, focusing on leveraging unmatched physical performance, perfect qubit replication, optical networkability, and highly-optimized algorithms to create scalable and powerful quantum computing technology. This technology has the potential to support applications such as direct carbon sequestration, better battery materials, improved drug discovery, and quantum machine learning.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$784M

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

101%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list underscores IonQ's rapid growth and market potential.
  • The addition of industry experts like Dr. Martin Roetteler and Stacey Giamalis strengthens IonQ's leadership team, fostering innovation and strategic direction.
  • Collaborations with entities like South Carolina Quantum and the U.S. Air Force Research Lab highlight IonQ's expanding influence and application in critical sectors.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of quantum computing technology means IonQ faces uncertainties in achieving commercial viability and widespread adoption.
  • High competition in the quantum computing space from well-funded tech giants could impact IonQ's market share and growth prospects.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ's focus on trapped ion quantum computing sets it apart from competitors using different quantum technologies like superconducting qubits.
  • Strategic partnerships with organizations like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Hyundai demonstrate IonQ's ability to integrate quantum solutions into diverse industries.
  • The acquisition of Entangled Networks enhances IonQ's capabilities in quantum networking, positioning it as a leader in multi-quantum-processor solutions.

Benefits

Biweekly catered lunches

Parental leave

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) with 5% match

University facilities

Commuter benefits