Technical Programme Manager, System Delivery
Lead the deployment of IonQ's quantum computing systems across Europe and Asia, coordinating multiple teams and processes.
Posted by employer 5 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 days ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead planning and execution of quantum system deployment
- Run export, import and customs work
- Coordinate global mobility for deploying teams
- Drive site readiness with stakeholders
- Track risk and critical path
Must have
- 5+ years running technical programmes
- Experience with export, customs and visas
- Technical degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Experience with first of its kind product
- Installing complex hardware internationally
- Second European language
- Exposure to trapped ion systems
Practical constraints
- On site three days a week
- Travel of around 30 to 40 percent
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Technical Programme Manager at IonQ is responsible for overseeing the deployment and commissioning of quantum computing systems at customer sites across Europe and Asia, managing the entire process from planning to installation. This role requires a strong background in hardware and experience with complex technical programs, particularly in export and customs logistics. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in similar roles and the ability to coordinate across diverse teams and stakeholders. IonQ is rapidly growing, and the position demands a proactive approach to process design and detail management.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page October 1, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at IonQ: Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Export Compliance appears in 2.7% of 37 comparable mid management roles in United Kingdom; Hardware appears in 2.7% of 37 comparable mid management roles in United Kingdom.
Quick facts
- Is the Technical Programme Manager, System Delivery role remote?
- It's hybrid — IonQ expects some on-site time in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Programme Manager, System Delivery role.
- Where is the role based?
- IonQ is hiring for this position in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Export Compliance, Hardware, Logistics, quantum computing.
- What seniority level is this role?
- IonQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Technical Programme Manager, System Delivery role at IonQ.
From the original posting
About IonQ:
We are looking for a Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of IonQ's quantum computing systems to customer sites across Europe and Asia. You will own deployment and commissioning end to end, from early planning and export through to installation, commissioning and customer handover.
You will work across engineering, science, global mobility, legal and trade compliance, supply chain, logistics, facilities, security and customer teams. We are growing quickly and the support functions a programme manager finds at a larger company are still being built here, so the role suits someone who takes ownership, designs the process where none exists, and sweats the detail themselves.
What you will do
- Lead planning and execution of quantum system deployment and commissioning at customer sites across Europe and Asia.
- Run export, import and customs work with legal, trade compliance and logistics teams for highly specialised equipment.
- Coordinate global mobility for deploying teams, covering visas, work authorisation, travel and field assignment readiness.
- Drive site readiness with facilities, security, networking and customer stakeholders, and coordinate staffing, installation sequencing and vendors onsite.
- Track risk and critical path, and resolve issues across internal teams, vendors and customers.
What you will bring
You will come from a hardware background, with five or more years running technical programmes or deployments of complex hardware systems, and a technical degree or equivalent experience. You will have moved equipment and people across borders before, so export, customs and visas are familiar ground rather than a surprise. You will be comfortable holding a critical path across teams that do not report to you, and able to explain technical status clearly to engineers, executives and customers alike.
You'd be a great fit with
- Experience taking a first of its kind product from prototype into production.
- Installing or commissioning complex hardware at customer sites internationally.
- Work with enterprise, government or research customers during onsite deployment.
- A second European language. English is the working requirement, anything further is a bonus.
- Exposure to trapped ion systems, photonics or quantum computing, or an MS in a related technical field.
This role is based in Oxford, on site three days a week, with travel of around 30 to 40 per cent depending on deployment schedules.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
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