- Company Name
- Physics World
- Job Title
- Project Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title: Project Manager – Quantum Computing Projects
Role Summary:
Lead the planning, execution and delivery of quantum computing, software development, high‑performance computing and facility projects within the National Quantum Computing Centre, ensuring milestones are met on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
Expectations:
- Manage daily project activities and cross‑functional teams, coordinating deliverables across scientific, engineering and external partner stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, risk registers, communication plans and lessons‑learned reports.
- Monitor and control budgets, time‑lines and risks, generating accurate, timely reports for senior leadership.
- Embed monitoring, evaluation and benefit realisation into projects, contributing to continuous improvement of project management processes.
- Protect confidentiality of project data and comply with security clearance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and execute project plans aligned with the NQCC Project Management Process.
- Coordinate resources, schedule work and ensure deliverables meet quality, scope and stakeholder expectations.
- Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues, updating risk registers and action plans.
- Manage project budgets, track spend, forecast variances and report financial status.
- Provide regular status updates, reports and presentations to sponsors, technical leads and senior management.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, maintaining positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Support project evaluation, benefits analysis and post‑implementation reviews.
Required Skills:
- Proven project management experience, preferably in R&D, technology or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of project lifecycle, risk management, budgeting and reporting.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management and leadership skills.
- Ability to understand complex technical concepts; basic knowledge of quantum computing technologies preferred.
- Familiarity with PM frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, Agile) and documentation tools.
Required Education & Certifications:
- STEM degree (or equivalent science/engineering experience).
- Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Current UK residency for the last five years and eligibility for enhanced security clearance.