Senior Engineering Program Manager

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. About The Role The company is seeking an execution-focused Senior Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive operational efficiency and process rigor across engineering teams. The role bridges high-level project goals and daily execution, focusing on optimizing execution frameworks, managing the product life cycle, enforcing configuration management, and tracking critical operational cycles. It is a heavily tactical, high-impact role for an independent operator who thrives on building efficient workflows and eliminating bottlenecks. What You’ll Do Project Planning & Execution: Partner with engineering leads to build and execute project plans. Implement metrics and KPIs to monitor project health, track progress, and ensure predictable delivery timelines. Operational Execution & Roadblock Removal: Own scheduling and progress tracking for critical, repetitive technical operations (including system cooldown and testing cycles). Proactively identify friction points, clear roadblocks, and implement process fixes to minimize downtime. Process Architecture & Tooling Optimization: Design, implement, and iterate on engineering workflows to improve team velocity. Optimize project‑management tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence) through functional workflows, automation rules, analytics, and leadership dashboards. Product Life Cycle (PLC) & Configuration Management: Coordinate the PLC process from development to productization. Establish and enforce robust configuration management practices to ensure system integrity, documentation, and change control. System Productization: Transition complex, R&D‑heavy systems into stable, scalable, and reproducible products. Stakeholder Communication & Coordination: Act as the central alignment point across hardware, software, and operations teams. Provide clear visibility on project status, risks, and dependencies through technical documentation, reports, and executive presentations. About You Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 4+ years as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Project Manager in a complex hardware/software environment (semiconductors, aerospace, deep tech, or advanced test systems). 2+ years as an Engineer in a complex hardware/software environment. Demonstrated 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 and the ability to independently research issues, evaluate options, and recommend sound solutions. 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 organization skills with sharp attention to detail and a systems‑level mindset. Proficiency with project tracking and documentation tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet) and ability to customize workflows and build automated rules. Experience managing product lifecycles, Bill of Materials (BOMs), change orders (ECOs), and document control systems. Background with physical systems, hardware integration, or operational facilities. Track record of operating independently; identifies broken processes, designs solutions, wins team buy‑in, and rolls them out with minimal supervision. Base Pay Range: $105,000 – $157,000 USD (New Haven) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr