Senior Technical Program Manager

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About the role

  • Senior Technical Program Manager at D-Wave managing the planning and execution of quantum computer system deployments. Leading cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful installations and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, lead, and execute quantum computer system deployments, including site readiness, logistics, installation, commissioning, and operational handover
  • Own ongoing system lifecycle activities, including maintenance, upgrades, and system modifications
  • Drive program execution by defining scope, schedules, dependencies, and milestones; adjust plans as conditions evolve
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks
  • Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Own project documentation and configuration management
  • Serve as the primary coordination point between internal engineering and operations teams, external vendors, service providers, and site stakeholders
  • Support incident response and recovery, coordinating troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Provide clear visibility and communication through regular status updates and executive-level summaries
  • Conduct post-project and post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent practical experience
  • 4–7 years of experience managing complex technical programs, hardware systems, installations, or field-deployed infrastructure
  • PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, but not required
  • Proven ability to estimate effort, build and manage detailed project plans, and deliver programs on time while balancing technical risk and operational constraints
  • Strong judgment in ambiguous environments, with the ability to independently research, evaluate options, and recommend solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation, reports, and executive presentations
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a systems-level mindset
  • Experience with project tracking and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Company ownership

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$101,600 - CA$152,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridBurnabyCanada

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