Project Manager

Phasecraft
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last week
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Posted
9 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Phasecraft is the quantum algorithms company. We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems. Founded in 2019 by Toby Cubitt, Ashley Montanaro and John Morton, we are based in London and Bristol in the UK and opened an office in Washington DC in 2024, led by Steve Flammia. In 2025 we completed a $34m Series B funding round co-led by Plural, existing investor Playground Global, and Novo Holdings’ Quantum Fund in its first direct quantum software investment.

Phasecraft’s unprecedented access to today’s best quantum computers – through partnerships with Google, IBM, Quantinuum and QuEra – provides us with unique opportunities to develop foundational IP, inform the development of next-generation quantum hardware, and accelerate commercialization of high-value breakthroughs.

We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to assist in coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary projects across engineering and scientific research. In this new role the individual will play a critical role in planning, delivering and optimising our technical programmes, ensuring alignment between cross functional teams and driving progress from concept through to delivery.

This role requires a strong understanding of R&D workflows, experience implementing Agile practices in software and non-software settings, and the ability to bring structure and predictability to inherently uncertain scientific exploration.

You will help the organisation scale by putting structure, clarity and visibility around complex scientific and development work, while enabling teams to work iteratively and effectively.

Job Description

· Facilitating end-to-end planning, and facilitating technical and R&D projects using Agile principles, tailoring these practices to the scientific environment.

· Break down complex scientific or engineering work into clear, deliverable increments.

· Build flexible project plans that reflect the uncertainty inherent in R&D while enabling measurable progress.

· Support researchers in planning experimental cycles and ensuring results feed into subsequent research stages.

· Facilitate the transition of research outputs into engineering pipelines.

· Monitor project progress, dependencies, risks, issues and resourcing needs, escalating as appropriate.

· Facilitate collaboration between scientists, engineers, software teams, and external partners.

· Produce clear and concise project updates including timelines, blockers, risk logs and key decisions.

· Coach teams on Agile practices adapted to technical/scientific workflows.

· Coordinate external collaborations, including academic institutions, labs, industrial partners or manufacturing vendors.

· Ensure documentation, version control and specification updates are properly managed.

· Implement systems, workflows and tools that support scaling project operations as the company grows.

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery confidence.

· Lead on shaping internal project management frameworks and best practices.

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