Senior Project Manager - Quantum Research

About the role

Quandela is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, strategic technology and R&D programs. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams across quantum physics, photonics, and semiconductor technologies to turn ambitious technical objectives into structured, executable programs. You will ensure alignment between technical performance, schedule, resources, and budget while managing complex dependencies in a demanding engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic R&D and technology projects from initial framing through final delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, and critical paths.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including quantum physics, photonics, electronics, and software engineering.
• Establish program governance and ensure effective decision-making across technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against milestones and drive recovery plans when projects deviate from objectives.
• Manage technical interfaces, project risks, and opportunities across internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Resource Planning
• Critical-path management
• WBS
• Engineering

Nice to have

• PMP
• PRINCE2
• Agile
• Quantum technologies
• Photonics
• Semiconductor technologies

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics or a relevant scientific or technical discipline
• PhD in physics, photonics, quantum technologies, or semiconductor technologies

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Profit-sharing
• Company savings plan
• Annual sustainable mobility bonus
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Gym membership subsidy
• Meal subsidies

About the Company

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing and delivering energy-efficient quantum computers and full-stack solutions for research and industry. The company has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 and is committed to making quantum computing accessible to address complex industrial and societal challenges.