D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
About the role
The company is seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Senior Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive operational efficiency and process rigor across our engineering teams. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level project goals and daily execution. Your primary focus will be optimizing our execution frameworks, managing the product life cycle (PLC), enforcing configuration management, and tracking critical operational cycles.
What they're looking for
- Project Planning & Execution: Partner with engineering leads to build and execute project plans. Implement metrics and KPIs to monitor project health, track progress, and ensure predictable delivery timelines
- System Productization: Partner with engineering leads to transition complex, R&D-heavy systems into stable, scalable, and reproducible products
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 4 plus years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Project Manager in a complex hardware/software engineering environment (e.g., semiconductors, aerospace, deep tech, or advanced test systems)
- 2 plus years of experience as an Engineer in a complex hardware/software engineering environment (e.g., semiconductors, aerospace, deep tech, or advanced test systems)
- Proven ability to estimate effort, build and manage detailed project plans, and deliver programs on time while balancing technical risk and operational constraints
More about this role
About the role
The company is seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Senior Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive operational efficiency and process rigor across our engineering teams. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level project goals and daily execution. Your primary focus will be optimizing our execution frameworks, managing the product life cycle (PLC), enforcing configuration management, and tracking critical operational cycles. This is a heavily tactical, high-impact role for an independent operator who thrives on building efficient workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and productizing complex technical systems without needing a script to follow.
What you'll do
- Project Planning & Execution: Partner with engineering leads to build and execute project plans. Implement metrics and KPIs to monitor project health, track progress, and ensure predictable delivery timelines
- Operational Execution & Roadblock Removal: Own the schedule and progress tracking for critical, repetitive technical operations (including system cooldown and testing cycles). Proactively identify friction points in the "cooldown-to-cooldown" loop, clear technical or operational...
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