Scientific Project Lead, Quantum Algorithms and AI

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Are you passionate about leading ground-breaking projects at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing? As a Scientific Project Manager with our dynamic AI and Algorithms team, you will play a vital role in driving innovation that has the potential to redefine industries. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with brilliant minds, we want to hear from you!

The role of the Scientific Project Manager is to organise and enable the AI and Algorithms team to be the best at what they do and to make fast-paced progress towards our Quantum for AI and AI for Quantum mission.

This role will provide hands-on Project Management support to the AI and Algorithms team. As a Scientific Project Manager, you will apply program management methodologies to multiple initiatives, balancing progress and risk to deliver sustainable change to meet objectives. You will work with both internal and external clients on technical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the internal scientific teams on all required elements of end-to-end project planning and delivery, using your knowledge of project methodologies including tools and techniques such as stand ups, retrospectives, agile boards, project plans etc
  • Be the trusted owner of the status of our AI strategy projects. Clearly identify dependencies, risks and issues, and drive progress and visibility.
  • Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influence action and outcomes without direct authority, ensuring alignment among the stakeholders.
  • Drive process improvements and efficiencies, streamlining processes, simplify execution, and bring tooling efficiencies, where applicable.
  • Support the drive for engagement across the team by building and maintaining relationships, sharing constructive feedback, challenging established ways of thinking and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.
  • Evaluate the success of programs against their aims, goals and objectives.
  • Co-ordinating and facilitating internal and external Scientific Workshops.

You must have:

  • Scientific background ideally with a relevant PhD in Quantum Information, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or other related field or similar experience.
  • Prior experience and expertise in managing clients and partners projects/program management, with the skill to navigate through ambiguity and adjust and adapt plans and strategies as project conditions change.
  • You are passionate about Quantum and AI and proactive about learning and acquiring knowledge to enhance your domain knowledge.
  • Experience building collaborative environments, bridging the gap between researchers, engineers and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is working towards a shared vision.
  • You're a natural problem-solver, readily identifying the root causes of complex challenges to implement elegant solutions.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders and leverage these to influence action and outcomes

We value:

  • Experience supporting teams in fast-paced and constantly changing environments, acting as a sounding board as individuals go through the change cycle and supporting during challenging times.
  • Serve as a liaison between technical and communication teams, assisting in external communication efforts to articulate our achievements and vision effectively.
  • 7+ years' experience in a scaling technology/R&D environment, with exposure to both technology and business teams.
  • Strong background or understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing concepts, ideally with a focus on their intersection (Quantum AI).
  • Familiarity with AI algorithms, quantum computing principles, and how these technologies can be applied to real-world problems.
  • Experience working with scientific and technical teams, enabling efficient communication and understanding of complex concepts.
What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.

About Us:
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We're hiring the world's best talent to make it happen. Join us!

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news

Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.



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