Senior Engineering Program Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 4 plus years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Project Manager in a complex hardware/software engineering environment (e.g., semiconductors, aerospace, deep tech, or advanced test systems)
• 2 plus years of experience as an Engineer in a complex hardware/software engineering environment (e.g., semiconductors, aerospace, deep tech, or advanced test systems)
• Proven ability to estimate effort, build and manage detailed project plans, and deliver programs on time while balancing technical risk and operational constraints
• Strong judgment in ambiguous environments, with the ability to independently research issues, evaluate options, and recommend sound solutions
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally, removing roadblocks, and influencing stakeholders without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation, operational reports, and executive presentations
• Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail and a systems-level mindset
• Tooling Proficiency: Deep experience with project tracking and documentation tools (such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Smartsheet) with the ability to customize workflows, build automated rules, and construct custom reporting dashboards from scratch
• Proven experience managing product lifecycles, Bill of Materials (BOMs), change orders (ECOs), and document control systems
• Strong background dealing with physical systems, hardware integration, or operational facilities
• A track record of operating independently; You are someone who identifies a broken process, designs the solution, wins team buy-in, and rolls it out with minimal supervision

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings.

The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit.

Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.

Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The base pay range for this role is:

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.

It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies.

D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing.

Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .