Director of Systems Delivery

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling medicine artificial intelligence and more.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the Top 100 Startups worth watchingin the EE Times and our technology breakthroughs have been featured inThe TelegraphBBCand theNew Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation.Were backed by a team of top-tier investors and we have recently closed ourSeries C funding of $160 million.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers integrated circuit (IC) engineers quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique world-leading team working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 100 is based in Oxford and London with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.

Functions of the Role

AsDirector of Systems Delivery you will build and lead the function responsible for the complete lifecycle of Quantum Motions full-stack silicon quantum systems from initial programme planning build and integration through commissioning acceptance testing and handover.

You will drive cross-functional alignment across hardware software systems integration and operations. Key priorities include establishing delivery playbooks acceptance protocols and customer site infrastructure readiness while synchronising complex silicon bring-up with agile software developments.

We are seeking a pragmatic leader with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams to deploy first-of-a-kind deep-tech systems into field environments. Direct hardware experience in silicon semiconductor or advanced physical instrumentation ismandatory; you must understand physical build constraints microelectronics/systems integration and environmental facility requirements.

• Full-Stack System Execution: Lead the Systems Delivery capability to execute internal full-stack system deployments bridging physical hardware with full-stack software from assembly through customer handover.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate across hardware software product and operations teams to align physical hardware build schedules with software release cycles managing dependency interfaces and trade-offs.

• Site Infrastructure Readiness: Oversee internal and customer site infrastructure preparation to ensure physical environments are ready for deployment.

• Acceptance Testing & Governance: Implement delivery schedules risk management and formal acceptance testing protocols.

• Service & Operational Handoff: Establish post-installation support frameworks handovers and field engineering processes to guarantee long-term operational uptime.

• Process Standardisation: Build scalable playbooks quality standards and repeatable processes for integration validation and operational readiness.

• Supply Chain Management: Manage technical hardware procurement key vendor relationships and supplier performance supporting delivery timelines.

• Commercial Scoping Support: Provide technical scoping feasibility input and operational planning for commercial proposals while fostering team accountability.

Experience - Essentials

• Must have proven experience managing physical hardware systems (e.g. quantum semiconductor aerospace or advanced scientific instrumentation) with a realistic understanding of physical build constraints and lead times.

• Demonstrated background managing hardware-software integration physical systems validation and site-installation constraints.

• Experience building managing and mentoring hardware systems integration or field delivery teams.

• Track record of taking first-of-a-kind physical hardware platforms from prototype to repeatable deployment models.

• Hands-on experience managing facility readiness and running structured customer acceptance protocols.

• Strong project management expertise tracking HW/SW critical paths project budgets risk registers and executive reporting.

• Direct experience overseeing technical vendors supplier selection and component procurement.

• Strong communication skills with key stakeholders including executive technical and customer audiences.Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally to customer sites as required.

Experience - Desirable

• Direct technical background in quantum computing systems cryogenic systems silicon platforms or HPC architectures.

• Experience establishing post-delivery field support service handoffs or customer support operations for complex hardware.

• Experience scaling system assembly and delivery operations within a deep-tech environment.Experience supporting hardware/software technical scoping for commercial proposals.

Benefits

• Be part of a creative world-leading team

• Competitive salary and share options scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Group private medical insurance scheme

• Life Assurance

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

• Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age sex sexual orientation gender identity race colour religion disability status marital status pregnancy gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.

Internal Job Reference Number

1717

About us

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling medicine artificial intelligence and more.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1