We are seeking a Senior Quantum Product Manager to help us build our software development toolchain for quantum computing. You will own the productisation of our science and technology into the product offerings for different users and develop and execute on the product strategy and technical roadmap for our products. You will work closely with our science, engineering, design, commercial operations, marketing and finance teams to ensure the successful integration and go-to-market strategy of our product with partners and users. You should be an expert/have a PhD in Physics or a Quantum Computing related field, have a strong technical or science background, strategic problem solving, continuous learner with excellent communication skills. Quantum Computing, Physics or a relevant quantum computing experience is required, and product experience is not necessary, but the candidate should be willing to learn.The successful candidate will join a fast-growing team covering product and engineering for our different product lines, including an integrated developer environment and compiler toolchain, and will help to shape the future direction of the company and its products.Responsibilities
Expert in Quantum Computing, bolster Product team’s quantum knowledge to define and drive product strategy
Develops and executes the long and short term product strategy, roadmap, users, business model, go-to-market strategies, in collaboration with the leadership of our science, engineering, design, commercial operations and marketing teams
Owns the productisation of our technology into product offerings for different users
Develop our compiler toolchain, cloud infrastructure and operating system line of products
Translate quantum concepts into user-centric products, break down complex problems into steps for product development. Align research/technical teams with business stakeholders and market needs. Create requirements by working with engineering and science and break down the work into engineering work items, and bring the technology to market.
Interface and lead technical discussions with customers, users, and partners to uncover pain points and opportunities for new product features and improvements
Uncover customer needs and translate and scope the work into product requirements and user stories
Identify and prioritise product features, and contribute to the strategy of our product offerings based on users’ needs and feedback
Manage full life cycle for our products, and drive action throughout the team to get products to market
Develop product go-to market strategy in collaboration with the commercial operations, marketing and finance teams
Act as an evangelist for company products
Requirements
PhD in Physics/quantum computing related field.
Knowledge or experience of the quantum computing ecosystem
Excellent communication, listening, and organization skills
High ownership and responsibility
High collaboration skills and must be able to drive progress
Continuous learner and able to advise team on emerging technology
Strategic and analytical mindset
Preferred qualifications
Experience in leading science or technical discussions, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders with technical knowledge without direct authority
Experience in product management or an equivalent experience in managing technical and design direction, preferably in working with software or hardware systems
