Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager

Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager
Boston, MA, US | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Salary: $165,000 to $200,000 DOE

The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

About us 

Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved.  Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.  

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We're making remarkable progress and growing fast.  

About the role 

This is a rare opportunity for a US-based Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of quantum computing programs across a network of industrial, academic, and government partners. As Riverlane's first PMO hire in the US, you will be building the USA function from the ground up, with significant autonomy and genuine input into how we grow our US presence. Reporting into the Head of PMO (based in the UK), this role sits at the interface of research, engineering, and external partnerships, coordinating complex technical programs involving quantum hardware, software, and experimental infrastructure.  

Working in an agile environment, you will use tools such as Jira and Confluence to support structured planning and effective collaboration. Strong technical writing is central to the role: you will turn the work of research and engineering teams into clear, accurate reports for partners and funding agencies. This is a role for someone who enjoys working in deep tech environments and is comfortable balancing structure with flexibility.  

This  role works directly with DARPA and US national laboratories.You must therefore be a USA based person currently within the meaning of US export control regulations (a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual), as the work may involve access to export-controlled technical data. 

 This is a hybrid role based in Boston, Massachusetts (2-3 days onsite a week expected). There will be some travel expected to key partner review meetings, and periodically to the UK to collaborate with the wider Riverlane team (up to 20% expected). Quantum experience is a nice to have but not required for this opportunity. 

What you will do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Riverlane's most strategically important quantum computing programs, spanning QEC, hardware, software, and experimental infrastructure, working directly with external and internal senior leaders, government agencies, national research laboratories, and hardware partners 

• Define milestones, structure, and success metrics, and own execution and program outcomes 

• Manage risks, budgets, and dependencies across scope, schedule, quality, and critical path 

• Coordinate programs across national labs, universities, and industry partners, including quantum hardware providers and agencies such as DARPA 

• Represent programs in external reviews and forums, and lead multi-institution programs involving partners and agencies 

• Translate scientific objectives into execution plans and clear technical reporting 

• Support grant submissions, tracking, and funding strategy 

• Work closely with Riverlane's leadership team to shape program priorities, partnerships, and the growth of our US operations 

• Establish reporting structures and improve program and project management practices and tools 

• This role is expected to evolve into a leadership position responsible for building and scaling Riverlane's program management capability in the US 

Required Experience:

We are looking for someone with the potential to grow into parts of this role and do not expect candidates to have done all of these things before. 

• Experience delivering complex technical hardware and software programs in deep tech or research environments, as well as for US government programs  

• Exposure to US government-funded programs required 

• Experience working with external partners  

• Strong cross-functional leadership and  

• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Strong technical writing: you can turn a conversation with a scientist or engineer into a report a partner can assess  

• Degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience working in advanced technology environments 

• Comfortable working closely with scientists and engineers: you can ask good questions and understand the answers  

• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, delivering through both agile and hybrid waterfall approaches  

• A working style that earns trust with technical teams: low ego, direct, and curious 

• Comfortable working independently in a distributed environment, with the confidence to make decisions and drive forward without close local management or PMO peer support 
• The ambition and capability to build and manage a team of project managers, with prior experience leading or mentoring others an advantage
   
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 20% 

• Must be able to pass a USA Gov Clearance if required

Even better if:

• National lab or research consortium experience  

• Exposure to US government-funded programs  

• Background in quantum computing or HPC  

• Experience in adjacent deep tech fields such as semiconductors or photonics  

• A formal project management qualification, with PMP preferred  

What can you expect from us: 

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance and 401K contributions 
• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane  
• Generous paid time off, and enhanced family leave  
• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and math) and over 20 different nationalities   
  
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including training and conference budgets 

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your cover letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. 

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.  

If you have any queries, please contact 

jobs@riverlane.io

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity. 

Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don't meet every single qualification.
We'd love to hear from you.

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