Sr. IT Manager, Applications

Quantinuum
London
1 year ago
Applications closed
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.
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

We are seeking aSr. IT Manager, Applicationsin ourBroomfield, COLocation.
About the Role:
The Sr. Manager for Application is responsible for ensuring that enterprise applications and technologies are seamlessly integrated and perform optimally across the organization. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of enterprise business systems (such as ERP, CRM, PLM), DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and commercial off-the-shelf software. Candidates should have a proven track record of developing and implementing best practices, processes, and controls for application management across an enterprise. Strong leadership abilities, both technical and interpersonal, and strategic planning skills are essential.
In this role, you will own the selection, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise applications to ensure they meet business objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and support the company’s growth. The Sr. Manager of Applications will work closely with cross-functional teams inside IT including our PMO, architecture, and engineering teams. Outside of IT, you will partner with practical engineering, software development, sourcing, and finance, among others, to align technology solutions with business needs to drive innovation. This role will report to the Director of Information Technology to advance our critical capabilities globally.
As part of the senior IT leadership team, your voice will be critical in helping to develop and execute an enterprise-wide IT strategy and roadmap that is aligned and positioned to innovate and deliver compelling business value globally. Through partnerships within and outside of IT, you will work to ensure stakeholders have access to our systems and services whenever and wherever they need them.
You will lead the development and direction of your organization and be supported by a global IT organization. Our goal is to provide cutting-edge solutions and services to scientific teams to increase collaboration, productivity, and the development of quantum software, applications, and hardware that will impact our everyday lives in the future. Previous experience and a track record of leading high-performing technical teams and exceeding end-user expectations are ideal for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, communicate, and execute a business-aligned technology strategy, including digital transformation, governance, and road mapping.
  • Lead team culture, workforce and succession planning, mentorship, performance management, employee relations, and team development.
  • Proactively lead communications with scientific and enterprise leaders to improve support for existing IT services and achieve buy-in for new services and capabilities.
  • Ensure your multi-tiered team provides effective and timely responses to inquiries and escalations for incidents, problems, and service requests, leveraging best practices in service delivery, customer service, and service desk automation.
  • Establish standards and policies to ensure technology is implemented consistently and uniformly across the globe in alignment with our compliance agreements.
  • In partnership with our information security team, ensure the security, scalability, and governance of all IT application systems.
  • Collaborate and manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations to procure hardware, software, and IT services.
  • Identify training needs for IT staff and opportunities for skill development.
  • Identify key performance indicators and hold your team accountable for achieving those metrics (e.g., measurably improve infrastructure reliability, redundancy, security, and scalability).
  • Oversee all CAPEX and OPEX budget planning for your units, helping to develop the IT Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
  • Hire, develop, and retain top talent for your organization.
  • Infrequent travel to other sites within your duties as needed to ensure project delivery, oversight, and team mentorship.

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree minimum
  • Minimum 10 years of enterprise application technology experience.
  • Minimum 4+ years of strategic planning experience, including budgeting, optimizing processes, and technology selection to drive business growth, with demonstrable knowledge of IT systems and services, including processes, controls, and governance.
  • Minimum 4+ years’ experience as an IT Manager, or equivalent, building, leading and mentoring teams of + staff responsible for critical IT business systems (ERP, CRM, PLM, etc.), DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, repositories, etc.), APIs, identity and access management systems (SSO) and general business software.
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

  • Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent formal training
  • Documented expertise in Enterprise Applications with a proficient understanding of digital technologies, tools, and services.
  • Experience with SAP and Salesforce required, including overseeing strategy, implementation, and support.
  • Experience leading teams through organizational change, such as technology migrations, process improvements, or organizational restructuring. Strong technical leadership abilities, vision and drive, and a documented record of success.
  • Hands-on technical experience working as a senior or principal individual contributor designing, implementing, and supporting applications and products at an enterprise level.
  • Experience with scientific, engineering, and development products and platforms a plus (CAD, FEA, license servers, etc.).
  • Experience working with and applying formal Project Management processes and best practices to projects and initiatives. Doing so across time zones is a plus.
  • Practical experience leveraging data analytics & reporting for performance management and data-driven decision-making.
  • Effective communication with internal teams and vendors regarding support tasks and strategies.
  • Understanding of system and solution design, data management, and system architecture-based practices is a plus.
  • Ability to document procedures and design workflows to improve technical and operational stability and efficiency.
  • Relentless pursuit of customer service and employee satisfaction.
  • Experience working in a technology start-up environment.
  • Ability to present and communicate IT concepts at all levels of the company.
  • Willingness to be flexible in meeting the demands of a fast-moving business.
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Estimated Salary Wage: $140,000 - $175,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
-401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
-Paid parental leave
-Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an 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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