Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary range: £50,000 - £65,000 per year DOE

Location: Cambridge, UK (flexible working options available)

Application closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 5pm

Visa Sponsorship available

Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology

Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We’re creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We’re working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

The role

Nu Quantum is undertaking several key projects as part of the exciting and ambitious next phase of our roadmap towards accelerating the path to distributed quantum computing systems. We are looking for a mid-level Project Manager who will closely collaborate with the Nu Quantum Engineering team alongside internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage and deliver some of these ambitious projects, playing a key role in driving forward pioneering research and development efforts in the Quantum networking space. 

Responsibilities

• Working with a mixture of Engineers and Research Scientists from industrial and academic backgrounds to establish and maintain project scope, timeline and budget requirements for projects in an R&D feasibility setting.

• Tracking progress and reporting upwards to the Programme Manager and Head of Engineering and Operations, to support communications with external stakeholders; the Nu Quantum Board of Directors, customers and investors.

• Attending internal and external project meetings, capturing and tracking project actions.
• Pioneering and championing project management best practice. 
• Working closely with the Nu Quantum Finance and Procurement teams on budget estimation, reporting, procurement processes and documentation, ensuring these are as streamlined as possible for the Project Engineers.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with a range of Engineers and stakeholders.
• Promoting psychological safety and championing conflict resolution in project teams.

About You

• You have experience managing cross-functional hardware development projects; working alongside teams, such as electronics, mechanical, software and control and optics engineers.
• You are passionate about problem solving and supporting project teams by proactively removing blockers.
• Experience working in an early stage research and development or academic environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with multiple teams.

• Good documentation management skills, e.g. DHF, DMS.
• Competence in project management tools, e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, YouTrack, Miro, Trello, MetroRetro, etc.
• A keen interest in a technical project management career, with a view to developing further on this career path.

Other (Desirable but not required)

• Physics/Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in an industrial setting.
• An inquisitive nature and interest in deep and emerging technologies.
• A project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Scrum Master. 
• Experience in preparing and managing project budgets.

• Experience and understanding of systems engineering, verification and validation processes.
• Experience in coordinating efforts to establish user needs and drafting and maintaining requirements with engineering teams and key stakeholders.

Why Work with Us?

At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.

Benefits

• Flexible working options

• Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme 
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• 28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year
• Enhanced paid family leave policies 
• Time for Charity work
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens