VP Corporate Strategy - 882

In this role you will own and drive Quantinuum's corporate strategy, translating complex quantum innovation into clear strategic choices, aligned priorities, and executable plans across hardware, software, services, commercial, and business (sales, marketing) functions ensuring long-term ambition is converted into measurable business outcomes, disciplined resource allocation, and durable market leadership.


Key responsibilities:

• Strategy Development (STRAP) Process Leadership: Own the end-to-end STRAP process and be accountable for delivering a clear, multi-year corporate strategy with explicit choices, integrated priorities, and outcome-linked plans across hardware, software, services, commercial, and business (sales, marketing) functions.

• Closed-Loop Strategy Execution: Own a closed-loop execution framework and be accountable for translating strategy into measurable initiatives, KPIs/OKRs, and governance cadences that drive delivery, accountability, and course correction across all functions.

• Enterprise Business Planning Process: Own the annual and multi-year business planning process and be accountable for ensuring plans, targets, and operational commitments are aligned to strategic priorities across technical, commercial, and business functions.

• Vertical Strategy Development: Own the development of vertical strategies and be accountable for defining where to play (which verticals) / how to win (by taking a vertical / customer-back perspective), including use-case prioritisation and strategic narratives that guide product, commercial, and business function execution.

• Value Chain and Platform Strategy Development: Along with technical leadership and the VP Corporate Development, own development of Quantinuum's platform and value chain strategy to define which segments Quantinuum will own, where it will partner, and where it will not play and determine how it will monetize

• Full-Stack Strategic Alignment: Own the integration of strategy across hardware, software, applications, commercial, and business functions and be accountable for driving alignment, trade-offs, and execution discipline at the enterprise level.

• Portfolio, Investment, and Resource Planning & Management: Own the enterprise portfolio and resource allocation framework and be accountable for prioritising investments and capacity across hardware, software, commercial, and business functions to maximise strategic impact.

• Market, Competitive, Customer, and Strategic Intelligence: Own the strategic intelligence agenda and be accountable for delivering continuous insight on customers, competitors, and market dynamics to inform decision-making across all functions.

• Strategic Initiatives Portfolio Governance: Own the definition, prioritisation, and governance of enterprise strategic initiatives and be accountable for ensuring clear ownership, resourcing, and delivery across technical, commercial, and business teams.

• Executive & BoD Engagement: Own strategy engagement with the Executive Team and Board of Directors and be accountable for high-quality strategic narratives, decision materials, and recommendations that enable timely and effective decision-making.

• Internal Strategy Communication: Own the translation of strategy into clear and consistent internal narratives, in close partnership with the Marketing internal communications team, and be accountable for organisation-wide understanding and alignment across all functions.

Must Haves:

• Enterprise Strategy Leadership in Deep Tech (10+ years): Proven ownership of corporate strategy in a complex, R&D-led environment (e.g., quantum, AI, semiconductors, advanced computing), with accountability for shaping long-term direction and influencing executive and Board-level decisions.

We Value:

• Strategic Communication Excellence: Ability to distil highly complex technical, market, and operational inputs into clear, compelling narratives for C-suite and Board audiences.

• Cross-Functional Influence at Scale: Track record of aligning senior leaders across hardware, software, commercial, and business functions, driving decisions without direct authority.

• Quantum / Advanced Computing Exposure: Familiarity with quantum computing, high-performance computing, or adjacent frontier technologies.

• Top-Tier Strategy Background: Experience in strategy roles within high-growth tech companies and/or top-tier consulting environments.

• Commercial & Operating Model Acumen: Strong understanding of translating emerging technologies into scalable business models and operational execution.

• Structured Problem Solving & Planning Rigor: Experience in strategic planning, scenario analysis, and portfolio prioritisation in ambiguous environments.

• Operating in Ambiguity: Comfort navigating long time horizons, evolving technologies, and uncertain market dynamics.

• Stakeholder Leadership & Gravitas: Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively across technical and commercial leadership teams.

$324,000 - $425,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:


Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable


The pay range for this role is $324,000 - $425,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.


Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.


Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.


By joining Quantinuum, you'll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What's in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.


Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.