Contractor - Program Manager, People

IonQ

1d•$60 - $63•Remote

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for a Contract Program Manager, People. As a Program Manager, People you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. You will lead the design, launch, and enterprise-wide rollout of high-impact People programs. This role will partner closely with the Director, People Programs and Staff Program Manager, This role will own the development of our centralized knowledge repository (“Employee Central”), support M&A integration efforts, and ensure seamless execution of critical people programs and projects. This individual will act as a force multiplier for the People function — translating loosely defined initiatives into structured plans, tracking execution, and ensuring delivery with clarity, rigor, and strong stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Program Management, Business Operations, or similar roles.
Strong program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Legal, Finance, and IT.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting M&A integration.
Experience implementing LMS or HR systems and driving communication
Experience building internal knowledge repositories or centralized resource hubs.
Familiarity with change management principles and organizational design.

Responsibilities

Employee Central (Knowledge Repository) Ownership: Own the strategy, structure, and rollout of our centralized knowledge repository (“Employee Central”) in partnership with Centers of Excellence (COEs). Build dedicated resource hubs for: target audience. Ensure content governance, maintenance processes, and long-term sustainability. Drive adoption and continuous improvement of the platform.
M&A Integration Support & Playbook Ownership Coordinate M&A diligence efforts across HR, Legal, Finance, and IT.
Track milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies.
Facilitate integration meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
Own the creation and continuous improvement of the People Team M&A Playbook, documenting processes, templates, lessons learned, and best practices.
Strategic Initiative Planning & Execution
Translate loosely defined business priorities into structured, actionable work plans.
Define milestones, timelines, ownership, risks, and success metrics.
Drive follow-ups and accountability to ensure timely delivery.
Provide clear status reporting and visibility to leadership.
Employee Communications & Change Management of People Programs
Support communications planning in partnership with the comms team and tracking for key People initiatives.
Partner with stakeholders, to ensure clear, timely, and effective communication.
Assist in site planning strategy, driving change management, execution, and communication alignment.
Performance & Talent Program Support
Support planning and execution of performance and talent programs.
Ensure timelines, stakeholder alignment, and adoption across the organization.
Track implementation progress and surface risks proactively.
Learning & Development Enablement
Support LMS rollout execution, including early-stage learning operations and testing.
Work closely with the team and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and user adoption.
Drive communication and change management across the company.
Help refine processes for learning operations as the function scales.
Cross-Functional & Ad-Hoc Project Support
Provide execution support for high-priority, business-critical initiatives.
Step into ambiguous situations and bring structure, clarity, and progress.
Act as a trusted partner across the People team and cross-functional stakeholders.