Staff Technical Program Manager

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised.  We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!

Job Summary:

PsiQuantum is singularly focused on the delivery of a useful utility-scale fault tolerant quantum computer. In addition to deploying a world-class quantum computer, we aim to deliver a world-class quantum user experience to both our external customers and internal developers. This will require the development of a novel, production-grade software system which will enable the delivery of both external enterprise products and internal quantum toolchains to interact with multiple generations of our system. 

As a Senior Program Manager within the Applications Department, you will oversee the entire software release lifecycle in a highly technical environment. This includes scheduling, planning, tracking, and controlling the development and delivery process. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality software releases, all while managing timelines and aligning with strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities include coordinating between development, testing, and production teams, identifying risks, and ensuring successful deployment and post-release evaluations. You will be instrumental in improving release management tools, automation practices, and risk mitigation strategies.

If you’re passionate about managing software releases and driving process improvements, join our team to help ensure smooth, efficient, and successful deployments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to, and take ownership of designing and continuously improving a tailored release process that satisfy customer requirements and Applications Software team’s software development and delivery process
• Oversee the release lifecycle: planning, scheduling, and deploying releases on time and and according to the release plan
• Collaborate across teams (development, QA, and operations) to coordinate preparing the release  plans, timelines, and requirements for each release.
• Prepare release notes that include which features, bug fixes, and custom projects have been released during each release cycleCoordinate resources and dependencies, ensuring seamless integration between internal systems and third-party applications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could delay or affect the scope and quality of releases.
• Track release progress, address issues, and continuously improve release processes.
• Lead Go-Live activities, ensuring software is successfully deployed.
• Manage Configuration  assigning resources per release requirements.
• Conduct release readiness reviews and post-release milestone evaluations.
• Regularly update stakeholders on release progress
• Maintain documentation of release processes, tools, and dependencies.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience shipping product.
• 5+ years of experience in release management, DevOps, or configuration management roles.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with automation tools, version control (Git), and release management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate complex release schedules.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills with experience leading release and deployment activities.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, AWS, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Proven experience in improving release processes and implementing automation strategies

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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