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Project Manager - Quantum Computing Coordinate the supply chain challenge to ensure reliable performance in quantum computing. 📍 Location: Delft, The Netherlands and hybrid 👥Reports to: Director Programmes & Infrastructure 🔗Role type: Employed (0,8 – 1 FTE) QDNL is the national quantum technology programme of the Netherlands, dedicated to accelerating research, innovation, and the commercialisation of quantum technology. As a privately operated foundation backed by over €600 million in public investment, QDNL strengthens the Netherlands’ position as a global leader in the field. The call on reliable performance on Quantum Computing aims to strengthen the Dutch quantum computing supply chain. This part of our program brings together system integrators and critical suppliers to improve the reliability and performance of quantum computers. 🔎 Your Role As part of QDNL's funding and programme team, you will be responsible for the operational coordination and execution of the challenge, from consortium selection through project execution and independent benchmarking. You will serve as the central coordination point between the participating consortia, the benchmarking experts, and QDNL, ensuring effective alignment, communication, and smooth execution. Alongside this primary responsibility, you will support the wider challenge-based programme. 🎯 Key responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact and coordinate communication, alignment and agreements between the consortia, benchmarking experts, and QDNL. Coordinate the process from call launch through project closure, overseeing timelines, dependencies, milestones and decision points. Monitor the progress, deliverables, budgets and risks of the consortia and benchmarking activities against agreed plans and requirements. Oversee reporting, contract management, decision tracking, and document control. Escalate issues requiring strategic, technical, legal or financial decisions to the appropriate stakeholders within QDNL. Support the execution of other QDNL challenges and contribute to improving programme management processes. 🎓 Required qualifications & skills For this role, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and we are looking for candidates who are currently based in the Netherlands and can preferably start at short notice, and who bring a strong combination of the following qualifications and skills. You do not need to meet every requirement listed, but candidates who match the majority of them are encouraged to apply: Experience with working in environments involving advanced manufacturing or the integration of complex systems. Experience in project management for complex, multi-stakeholder innovation or R&D projects. Strong communication and coordination skills. Ability to create structure and maintain oversight. Independent, reliable and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information and competing interests. A proactive attitude and strong problem ownership, including identifying and addressing delays, risks and emerging issues. Experience with public funding, contract management or similar compliance-driven processes. 💡 What we offer A key role in coordinating a national challenge that strengthens the reliability and performance of the Dutch quantum computing sector. The opportunity to work at the intersection of quantum technology innovation and industrialization. A collaborative, mission-driven and informal work environment Hybrid working possibilities A competitive compensation package. 📩 Apply Now! Apply through LinkedIn and upload your CV. For questions, feel free to reach out to Jordi Spijker, Recruiter – [email protected] 🔎 Selection Process The screening of CVs and motivation letters will take place on a rolling basis. Motivational letters are not required to apply but are very welcome and may be requested in further stages of the selection process. 🔗 Learn more: https://qdnl.nl/

Core Responsibilities

Coordinate the quantum computing reliability challenge from consortium selection through project execution, benchmarking, and closure, serving as the main liaison among consortia, benchmarking experts, and QDNL. Monitor plans, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and risks, manage reporting and contracts, escalate decisions, and support other challenges and programme improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder innovation or R&D projects and working with advanced manufacturing or complex systems integration. Strong communication, coordination, organizational, risk-management, and problem-ownership skills are sought, along with experience in public funding, contract management, or compliance-driven processes.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive Compensation