Director, U.S. Government Program Management

About the position

PsiQuantum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced program manager to work across the organization and coordinate the delivery of high-priority, and in certain instances, classified U.S. Government projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management and technical writing, and a working understanding of either quantum computing technology or related topics such as physics, electrical or systems engineering, silicon photonics, and/or computer science. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with U.S. Government contracts, preferably those involving the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and related national security entities. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, communication skills, and a proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion, including meticulous performance in ensuring compliance with government contracts. The program manager will lead day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks, as a direct report to the Senior Director, Government Programs. The ideal candidate will have the credentials and proven leadership record to serve in a deputy capacity to the Senior Director.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a customer-facing Technical Program Manager capacity, working directly with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Energy, and other U.S. agencies to coordinate and execute PsiQuantum projects.
• Maintain strong relationships and ensure clear, timely communication regarding project status and milestones.
• Manage the completion of contract deliverables, ensuring PsiQuantum compliance with the stringent requirements and standards set by the U.S. Government and relevant agencies.
• Lead and execute technical writing initiatives, transforming complex technical and programmatic context into clearly comprehensible documentation and artifacts.
• Engage directly with government customers to capture feedback and provide inputs to PsiQuantum program and engineering/product teams.
• Develop and contribute to a government customer engagement system, including issue tracking, training sessions, and focused preparation for events.
• Build and maintain internal cross-functional partnerships across multiple PsiQuantum departments, to include Legal, Accounting, Purchasing, and Human Resources.
• Identify risks and challenges to government programs early, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Manage the Department of Defense Internship/Fellowship programs, in coordination with the Human Resources department.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in technical program management, ideally focused on managing technology projects related to government contracts.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. Government contracting processes, particularly with the Department of Defense.
• Proven ability to manage technical and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to create and deliver presentations and written reports to leadership and customers.
• U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance in good standing, or eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

• Equity and benefits package.