Project Manager (Fixed-Term)

at  Riverlane

Cambridge, UK | Full-time or Part-time | Temporary | 6 months fixed-term
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000, DOE
We will consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.

ABOUT US

Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science, to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.

WHAT WE NEED

• At least 2+ years experience in Project Manager roles in a technical setting
• An organised approach to work, with experience in effectively prioritising tasks and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience of building effective relationships with cross-functional teams
• Highly motivated and hardworking, with energy and enthusiasm to inspire others and achieve ambitious targets
• An interest in quantum computing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Riverlane holds several externally funded grants and contracts. We also run internally funded projects with quantum hardware partners and internal R&D projects.
The Project Manager will provide efficient and effective management of these grants, contracts and projects. These include Innovate UK projects, projects with quantum hardware partners e.g. SBRI testbeds, Rigetti, etc., and internal R&D projects (for example, leakage). The role will include support for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to plan external and internal projects, as required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will be hands on and involved in: