Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IonQ, Inc is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across various domains. The Lead, Technical Program Manager for Corporate IT is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing a diverse range of technical projects, requiring a blend of technical knowledge and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee the full spectrum of IT initiatives by overseeing high-impact programs in identity and access management (IAM), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and artificial intelligence (AI). This role involves leading diverse projects from end-to-end, including office expansions, application integrations, and complex infrastructure and networking upgrades
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and timelines effectively. Work with other functional groups (Security, Legal, etc.) to coordinate IT support
• M&A Activities: Manage the IT aspects of M&A, including integrating IT systems, networks, and applications of newly acquired companies
• Project Lifecycle Management: Define project scopes, create detailed project plans, manage resources, and track progress to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Process Management: Define and implement a comprehensive IT project intake process to align new initiatives with strategic business objectives and manage the department's portfolio. Serve as the central point of contact for ad-hoc requests and inquiries, evaluating their scope and impact to either route them to the appropriate team or define them as a new project
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Vendor and Budget Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors and oversee project budgets
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, ensuring solutions align with corporate IT standards and goals
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including technical requirements, project plans, and status reports

Skills

• You have proven experience as a technical project manager within a corporate IT setting. It's a major plus if you've worked on projects involving Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), or infrastructure/networking
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Information Technology or Computer Science. Certifications like a Project Management Professional (PMP) will make your application stand out
• Strong grasp of corporate IT infrastructure, including concepts like networking, servers, cloud services, and security protocols
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. You're able to handle pressure and manage multiple projects at once
• Comfortable managing projects with shifting requirements and priorities
• Direct experience working in an Agile environment
• Proficient in using software/ticketing systems for project management, including intake and tracking
• Experience using a wiki to document project information, make announcements, and publicize IT projects

Benefits

• Base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401K
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• A home technology stipend

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