Quantum IT Project Manager

Quantum is now, and it's built here.

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact.

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

What to expect:

We are looking for a Quantum IT Project Manager to join our IT Infrastructure Engineering team. You will work at the intersection of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, operations and project delivery, helping the team deliver the internal platforms, tools and infrastructure that support our growing quantum technology organisation.

This is not a line management role. Instead, you will operate as a peer to the IT Infrastructure Engineering team, bringing structure, clarity and delivery focus to complex infrastructure projects. You will help define objectives, coordinate resources, track deliverables, manage project standards and make sure the right decisions, risks and dependencies are visible at the right time.

What you'll be responsible for:

You will take ownership of the project rhythm across key IT infrastructure initiatives, working closely with the Head of IT and the wider IT Infrastructure Engineering team to translate priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes. You will help ensure the team has the structure, visibility and coordination needed to deliver reliable systems and scalable infrastructure for a fast-moving technical environment.

This will include leading planning and delivery across systems, platforms, tooling and internal services, while coordinating work across IT Infrastructure Engineering, security, operations, facilities and wider business stakeholders where required. You will track progress, manage risks and blockers, and make sure completed work is properly documented, transitioned and embedded into operational processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing clear project plans with defined objectives, actions, owners, timelines, risks and dependencies

• Coordinating technical workstreams across IT infrastructure, systems, platforms and internal services

• Tracking project progress, deliverables and blockers, escalating risks and decisions at the right time

• Helping to define and maintain standards for project documentation, reporting, handover and operational readiness

• Producing clear updates for the Head of IT and senior stakeholders, with a focus on progress, risk, priority and decision-making

Requirements

You will bring experience managing complex IT infrastructure, systems or platform projects in a technical environment. This could include projects across cloud infrastructure, networks, identity and access management, endpoint management, security tooling, internal systems, workplace technology, infrastructure upgrades or business-critical platform rollouts.

You will be comfortable working with infrastructure engineers and technical stakeholders, with enough technical understanding to ask the right questions, identify dependencies and translate technical detail into clear plans and actions. You do not need to be the deepest technical expert in the room, but you will need to understand how IT infrastructure projects move from scoping through to delivery, documentation and operational handover.

We are looking for someone who can bring practical project management structure without slowing down a fast-moving technical team with unnecessary process. Experience in a scaling technology, engineering, scientific or regulated environment would be valuable, as would exposure to modern workplace infrastructure and the systems used to support a growing organisation.

You should bring:

• Experience managing IT infrastructure, systems, platform or technical operations projects

• Good working knowledge of project planning, risk management, dependency tracking and stakeholder reporting

• Confidence working with technical teams and translating technical detail into clear plans, decisions and updates

• Experience using project management and documentation tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Confluence, SharePoint or Google Workspace

• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or PMP would be beneficial, though practical delivery experience is more important

Benefits

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of quantum. We offer more than just a role, you’ll join a world class community of scientists, engineers and innovators working to unlock the full potential of quantum computing.

We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career alongside industry leaders, a competitive salary with IonQ stock options, an annual performance bonus, generous annual leave, flexible hybrid working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, and much more.

Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.