Project Manager – Quantum and Photonic Technologies (Montréal)
About The Position
Pasqal designs and develops Quantum Processing Units and dedicated software tools. These innovative processors address applications which are out of the reach of the most powerful existing supercomputers, encompassing real-world challenges as well as fundamental science. As they are very low energy intensive, they will significantly contribute to reduce the carbon footprint of the computing industry. Pasqal has partnerships with key users in the fields of energy, IT, finance, drug and chemical design, automotive. The maturity and potential of our technology and the quality of our scientific team has been rewarded several times at French, European and global levels. Based in Montréal, Aeponyx (www.aeponyx.com) is a leader in the development of silicon nitride integrated photonics devices. Through its patented technology combining microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and silicon photonics, the company designs and manufactures photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for telecommunications, data center, and quantum technology applications. Aeponyx is a Canadian subsidiary of Pasqal SAS (https://www.pasqal.com/fr/), a global pioneer in neutral-atom quantum computers. As a technology project manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, fabricating, and testing laser systems based on photonic integrated circuits. The selected candidate will work closely with the design, manufacturing, testing, product, and operations teams in a fast-paced development environment where technical priorities, timelines, and deliverables must be coordinated rigorously. The position is based at our offices in Montréal, with occasional travel to the Eastern Townships and Europe. A training period of approximately six months is planned within the development teams to ensure a strong understanding of Aeponyx’s products, working methods, and internal processes.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or any other relevant field of study related to science or engineering.
- Hands-on experience working in a team, with strong autonomy in planning, organizing, and executing tasks.
- Good ability to understand complex technical issues and translate them into clear action plans.
- Excellent communication, simplification, and collaboration skills with teams across varied areas of expertise.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in French, both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Training in project management, innovation management, or leadership is an asset.
- Knowledge of photonics, microfabrication, microelectronics, electronics, or optical system integration.
- Relevant experience in technology project management, multidisciplinary team coordination, or technical leadership.
- Experience in an industrial environment, technology product development, or transfer to production.
- Knowledge of English is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain a milestone-based project management structure, including a PDCA continuous improvement approach: plan, do, check, and act.
- Provide leadership, coordination, and follow-up for the activities of a multidisciplinary team within a matrix organization.
- Plan deliverables, timelines, priorities, and the resources required to move projects forward.
- Coordinate activities with technical experts, integration leads, and the design, manufacturing, testing, product, and operations teams.
- Ensure clear and regular communication with internal clients, technical collaborators, and management throughout project execution.
- Identify technical, operational, and organizational risks; propose mitigation plans; and follow up on corrective actions.
- Prepare and facilitate follow-up meetings; document decisions, issues, next steps, and each person’s responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules to support work/life balance
- A dynamic, close-knit, collaborative, and diverse international team for co-workers
- An impactful role in a growing scale-up that is leading in the Neutral Atom Quantum Computing space
- Team outings
- Lots of time off to enjoy the things you love outside of work
- Free time to learn and attend conferences/meetups
- Vacances : À partir de 4 semaines par année
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
