Senior Program Manager (Quantum Technology)

Location: Los Angeles, US; onsite

Salary: US$165,000–US$200,000 base salary annually; annual discretionary bonuses, equity and other compensation may also apply.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software for quantum computing and quantum sensing, with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Huntsville, Berlin, and Oxford.

What you will do

• Scout global quantum solicitations and agency roadmaps, assess capability fit, and identify teaming opportunities with aerospace and defense primes and research consortia.
• Lead end-to-end capture and preparation of competitive R&D proposals for high-value solicitations and contract vehicles.
• Own delivery of active R&D contracts, coordinating engineering and research teams on technical milestones and reports.
• Manage program governance, budgets, burn rates, delivery risks, and contract-lifecycle execution with Finance and Operations.
• Coordinate researchers, software and hardware engineers, finance, leadership, government agencies, program managers, and prime contractors.

Requirements

• Science-focused degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Up to 5 years of direct project or program management experience, especially supporting engineering or product development.
• Direct experience responding to external funding opportunities, including grants, proposals, tenders, or other funding announcements.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement frameworks, contract vehicles, and compliance requirements.
• Proven internal and external stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary technical teams, executive sponsors, agencies, and prime contractors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical jargon into concise, compelling proposals and post-award presentations.

Nice to have

• International program management experience.
• Formal project management credentials such as PMP.
• Familiarity with and interest in quantum technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position within the global Program Management Office and Operations team.
• Outcome-focused environment that uses automation, data, and innovation to scale operations.
• Flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits.
• High-performance culture focused on turning cutting-edge science into deployable technology.