Manager, International Partnerships

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

The Manager, International Partnerships should support the Senior Director for International Partnerships across all of their duties, with a particular focus on building a presence in the EU and gaining visibility with European governments, EU institutions and large corporates, and at times, a broader international government remit. Essential is the ability to own and drive such tasks.

Responsibilities:

Support Senior Director for International Partnerships in:

• Driving effort to build PsiQuantum base in the EU.
• Leading Brussels outreach and advocacy.
• Supporting Brussels engagement by building support across core EU capitals.
• Managing UK government-backed applications projects.
• Where relevant, helping with global application centre deployment.

Task Description:

• Building, driving and deploying European engagement strategy for government interactions, including prioritization of capitals, decision-makers and key-messages.
• Ensuring internal coordination on EU effort across USG team / SMT.
• Managing external stakeholders engagement: research and analysis, outreach management including briefing notes, meeting scheduling and preparation including internal alignment – and at times, taking meetings alone.
• Crafting the right narrative for the right interlocutors, working with MarComms and US Gov team to develop on-point messaging across relevant stakeholders.
• Managing key-conferences and speaking opportunities across the EU and Brussels – mapping events across relevant policy and domain areas, liaising with Solutions and Marcomms to assess value in attending / speaking, and with SMT and Marcomms for any speaking engagement.
• Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities for applications projects and liaising with Grants / Business Development and Solutions to prepare strategic approach.
• Driving relationships with external consultants, ensuring they are well-prepared and deliverables are on target, timely and up to standard.

Experience/Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A science degree a plus.

Experience:

• 5-8 years, ideally in strategy consulting or finance with at least some experience working for / with government in a major European capital.

Skills Required:

• Confidence interacting with senior government officials and corporate management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Public speaking experience a plus.
• Ability to learn fast and articulate complex concepts for a broad audience; knowledge of quantum computing or a strong interest in learning about this cutting-edge technology is a plus.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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