Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager

Riverlane•Boston, MA

7d•$165,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. Quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges, but without QEC, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. Riverlane has raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate its cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC) and partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. The company is making remarkable progress and growing fast. This is a rare opportunity for a US-based Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of quantum computing programs across a network of industrial, academic, and government partners. As Riverlane's first PMO hire in the US, you will be building the USA function from the ground up, with significant autonomy and genuine input into how Riverlane grows its US presence. Reporting into the Head of PMO (based in the UK), this role sits at the interface of research, engineering, and external partnerships, coordinating complex technical programs involving quantum hardware, software, and experimental infrastructure. Working in an agile environment, you will use tools such as Jira and Confluence to support structured planning and effective collaboration. Strong technical writing is central to the role: you will turn the work of research and engineering teams into clear, accurate reports for partners and funding agencies. This is a role for someone who enjoys working in deep tech environments and is comfortable balancing structure with flexibility. This role works directly with DARPA and US national laboratories. You must therefore be a USA based person currently within the meaning of US export control regulations (a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual), as the work may involve access to export-controlled technical data. This is a hybrid role based in Boston, Massachusetts (2-3 days onsite a week expected). There will be some travel expected to key partner review meetings, and periodically to the UK to collaborate with the wider Riverlane team (up to 20% expected). Quantum experience is a nice to have but not required for this opportunity.

Requirements

Experience delivering complex technical hardware and software programs in deep tech or research environments, as well as for US government programs
Exposure to US government-funded programs required
Experience working with external partners
Strong cross-functional leadership and
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong technical writing: you can turn a conversation with a scientist or engineer into a report a partner can assess
Degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience working in advanced technology environments
Comfortable working closely with scientists and engineers: you can ask good questions and understand the answers
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, delivering through both agile and hybrid waterfall approaches
A working style that earns trust with technical teams: low ego, direct, and curious
Comfortable working independently in a distributed environment, with the confidence to make decisions and drive forward without close local management or PMO peer support
The ambition and capability to build and manage a team of project managers, with prior experience leading or mentoring others an advantage
Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 20%
Must be able to pass a USA Gov Clearance if required

Nice To Haves

National lab or research consortium experience
Exposure to US government-funded programs
Background in quantum computing or HPC
Experience in adjacent deep tech fields such as semiconductors or photonics
A formal project management qualification, with PMP preferred
Quantum experience is a nice to have but not required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of Riverlane's most strategically important quantum computing programs, spanning QEC, hardware, software, and experimental infrastructure, working directly with external and internal senior leaders, government agencies, national research laboratories, and hardware partners
Define milestones, structure, and success metrics, and own execution and program outcomes
Manage risks, budgets, and dependencies across scope, schedule, quality, and critical path
Coordinate programs across national labs, universities, and industry partners, including quantum hardware providers and agencies such as DARPA
Represent programs in external reviews and forums, and lead multi-institution programs involving partners and agencies
Translate scientific objectives into execution plans and clear technical reporting
Support grant submissions, tracking, and funding strategy
Work closely with Riverlane's leadership team to shape program priorities, partnerships, and the growth of our US operations
Establish reporting structures and improve program and project management practices and tools
This role is expected to evolve into a leadership position responsible for building and scaling Riverlane's program management capability in the US