Senior Staff Program Manager - Cloud-Application

IonQ•Pleasanton, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Staff Program Manager (Platform, Cloud, AI, Networking & Security Apps) to join our Quantum Key Distribution team. As a Senior Staff Program Manager, 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. In this role, you will be responsible for leading large-scale, end-to-end programs spanning on-premises and cloud/SaaS networking and security platforms, including HW/ASIC NPI and regulated processes. The ideal candidate is someone who possesses a risk-first, details-driven mindset and can provide executive-ready communication to drive decision-making across complex technical landscapes.

Requirements

Over 10 years of professional experience in Program Management within the Networking, Security, or Semiconductor industries.
Bachelor's degree Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
Expertise with Jira/Confluence for multi-team planning, dependency tracking, and data-based status reporting.
Experience with dashboarding and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or SQL) for automated rollups of schedule, risk, and quality metrics.
Proficiency in tooling for structured NPI execution (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jama, or Oracle Agile) with auditable change control.
Demonstrated experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle processes from concept through operational readiness.
Knowledge of large-scale networking (routers/switches, optical components) and integration risk management across device software and supply chains.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
Familiarity with TL 9000-style quality management expectations in telecom/ICT environments.
Experience working with federal or enterprise stakeholders and coordinating vendor commitments.
Experience in a "Director/VP-style" scope, driving high-level decision-making and QBRs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program execution for complex platform and SaaS programs, including scope definition, architecture-aware planning, and critical path management.
Manage large networking and security programs alongside HW-ASIC programs (silicon + systems + software) through phase-gate execution and launch.
Drive AI and cloud-enabled initiatives, translating technical engineering realities into executable program plans and telemetry pipelines.
Establish program finance and resourcing automation, including costing models, headcount allocation, and scenario planning for staffing tradeoffs.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Security, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to build integrated schedules and drive supplier readiness.
Deliver executive-ready communication, including weekly/monthly readouts, and manage stakeholder alignment across functions without direct authority.
Anticipate integration and schedule risks, establishing mitigation plans and enforcing accountability for closures.
Ensure compliance with standardized processes (e.g., TL 9000, TLS2000) and enterprise phase-gate frameworks.