Senior R&D Project Manager

Salary Competitive

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 280 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. 

(www.meetiqm.com)

As a Senior R&D Project Manager, you’ll drive the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion. Your influence will span multiple countries and teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, resource optimization, and risk mitigation.


What will I be doing?

  • Managing projects to successfully support IQM's R&D Roadmap & gaining quantum advantage.

  • Develop and execute project, resource allocation, and risk management plans.

  • Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams to meet ambitious goals.

  • Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.

  • Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.

  • Identify, communicate, and resolve project risks and dependencies.

  • Keep stakeholders – including sponsors, customers, and team members – informed and engaged. 


What skills do I need?

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in project management, preferably within high-tech or research-driven industries.

  • Proven record of managing large-scale R&D projects successfully.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

  • Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making excellence.

  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

  • Background in quantum technologies is considered a strong advantage.


What can I expect from IQM?

  • Contribute to groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of quantum.

  • Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation.

  • Be part of an international, fast-paced environment that values collaboration and cultural diversity.

  • Play a significant role in a rapidly growing organization and be a part of our exciting success story.


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Please note that only applications submitted through the website will be processed.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Wellness
Wellness

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

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Working at
IQM Quantum Computers

IQM is a Pan-European leader in quantum computers. IQM provides on-site quantum computing for research labs and supercomputing data centers and offers full access to its hardware. For industrial customers, IQM delivers the quantum advantage through a unique application-specific co-design approach. IQM is building Finland’s first commercial 54-qubit quantum computer with VTT, and an IQM-led consortium (Q-Exa) is building a quantum computer in Germany that will be integrated into an HPC supercomputer to create an accelerator for future scientific research. IQM has offices in Espoo, Munich, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, and Palo Alto and employs over 250 people. More information: www.meetiqm.com

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