Senior Program Manager- Vacuum Cell Technology

**Infleqtion** is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. **Position Summary** The Vacuum Cell Technology (VCT) Program Manager (PM) within the Quantum Sensing Solutions (QSS) group is responsible for the successful execution of development and production of leading-edge vacuum and vapor cell technology. This foundational technology is used throughout Infleqtion’s quantum focused applications & programs as well as sold commercially as a product domestically and internationally. The VCT PM will oversee a portfolio of internally funded research and development efforts (IR&D), development programs for internal and external stakeholders, and production of commercial. The core responsibility of the VCT PM will be to ensure execute and grow the portfolio to ensure stakeholder / customer commitments are met (scope, schedule, budget), structuring the execution for business growth, managing resources (people & labs), and communication of portfolio and program performance (cost/schedule variance, shipment / delivery projections, repair status, etc.). This role leads a multidisciplinary team, manages customer relationships, and drives program performance through effective planning, risk management, and communication. **What You’ll Do** - Lead the overall VCT program portfolio, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, technical requirements, and customer commitments. - Define program strategy, execution objectives, and growth plans while driving delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Serve as the primary interface for customers, executive leadership, and key internal stakeholders. - Own program performance metrics including delivery, profitability, customer satisfaction, schedules, and technical milestones. - Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and subcontractors to achieve program objectives. - Develop, maintain, and manage program plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and execution baselines. - Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage program risks, issues, opportunities, and corrective actions. - Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, government regulations, company policies, and ethical business standards. - Support business growth through capture planning, proposal development, follow-on opportunities, and strategic resource planning. - Build and lead high-performing teams by fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development. - Coordinate staffing, facilities, capital assets, and operational resources to support program success. - Communicate program status, resolve escalations, and drive effective decision-making across all levels of the organization. **Key Skills and Traits** - Strategic Leadership: Ability to guide program direction and motivate teams. - Financial Acumen: Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM). - Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. - Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of risks. - Problem Solving: Resolves complex program challenges efficiently. - Customer Focus: Understands and aligns program execution with customer needs. - Technical Background: strong experience in technical manufacturing and development environments with demanding multi-step and multi-element processes **Working Conditions** - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. - Experience in program and procurement management responsibilities optical, electro-optical, vacuum systems/components, and other custom hardware. - Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules,…