The AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working to develop quantum computing technology capable of delivering value to customers. Our cryogenic hardware integration & signals teams are innovating to develop next generation hardware - from the chip package to the room temperature control electronics.
We are looking for a senior technical program manager to coordinate our internal/external R&D efforts. You will work with the management and technical leads from our cryogenic hardware integration & signals teams to plan, execute, and track a continuous stream of development activities. You will develop and maintain detailed multi-project schedules (from prototypes to production). You will identify resource constraints and conflicts, and provide leadership with the data to make informed and optimized decisions.
This role will gather and assess the data (inputs and outputs) to push our teams to run efficiently. You will partner with other TPMs and work across team boundaries and project lines to identify and unblock resource conflicts. You will leverage your experience in managing complex technical programs to make data-informed decisions at a programmatic level.
In this role, you will also support the definition of technical project management standards across the Center of Quantum Computing. Additionally, as an experienced technical manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping practices across the organization. This includes improving our general lifecycle approach for projects, while also increasing our ability to promote visibility of project progress to other teams and senior leadership. Familiarity with system engineering topics that intersect with technical management, such as quantitative risk management, reviews, and requirements management is highly desirable.
Key job responsibilities
1. Produce and maintain detailed plans and schedules for our cryogenic hardware and signals R&D activities (including chip cool down planning).
- You will identify and forecast resource constraints, opportunities and conflicts, which will be used to drive operational decisions.
- You will work across team boundaries to ensure stakeholders are aware of risks/opportunities and timelines.
- You will identify operational gaps and generate recommendations and mechanisms to improve operational efficiency.
2. You will work with stakeholders to define mechanisms that optimize the interface points to cryogenic hardware & signals teams.
3. You will support leadership by providing programmatic support as required towards the development of any new fab facilities, onboarding or new equipment, and sourcing materials to run our operation.
4. Support/lead the development of requirement documents and statements of work for external contracts (COTS and R&D). You will also support or manage these external contracts.
5. Identify opportunities and advocate for areas where inhouse developed software or AI applications can streamline our internal hardware workflows. Support the internal roll-out and adoption of these tools.
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