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Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware)

Microsoft· Technical Program Management
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Redmond, Washington$165.6k - $296.4kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Lead cross-functional execution and strategy for Microsoft Quantum hardware initiatives, shaping device research, managing external partners, and delivering scalable quantum hardware solutions aligned with Microsoft’s goals and values.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Program Execution: Lead end-to-end program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives, overseeing concept, design, prototyping, validation, scaling, and delivery in close partnership with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers.
  • Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Partner with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to build and maintain a clear hardware platform roadmap—aligning milestones, resources, schedules, and risks to Microsoft Quantum's long-term goals.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Drive alignment across quantum device physics, high-speed electronics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations to deliver reliable, scalable hardware solutions.
  • Supplier & Partner Engagement: Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners—establishing clear requirements and ensuring compliance with Microsoft's standards for quality, safety, and data security.
  • Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution, applying continuous improvement in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends.
  • Agile Delivery: Oversee Agile processes and ceremonies, promote transparency through regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely delivery of critical milestones.
  • Customer Focus: Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers—including researchers, manufacturing partners, Azure Quantum platform teams, and potential U.S. Government customers—to guide improvements in hardware and processes.
  • Executive Communication: Develop concise, data-driven reports and executive updates communicating program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and impact, upholding Microsoft's high standards for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields - OR equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Skills

Required:Program managementCross-functional collaborationExecutive communication

Benefits

  • See company benefits information linked in job posting.
Last updated Aug 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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