Senior Technical Program Manager

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager . You will lead the planning, execution, and lifecycle management of our quantum computer systems. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across cryogenics, mechanical, electrical, software, network operations, and facilities to ensure successful installation, commissioning, maintenance, and long-term operation of complex, mission-critical systems.

This role owns schedules, risk management, system change control, and operational visibility across deployed quantum systems. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy in a high-uncertainty environment, translating complex technical work into structured, reliable execution while maintaining alignment with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Plan, lead, and execute quantum computer system deployments, including site readiness, logistics, installation, commissioning, and operational handover
• Own ongoing system lifecycle activities, including maintenance, upgrades, and system modifications, ensuring minimal downtime and operational risk
• Drive program execution by defining scope, schedules, dependencies, and milestones; make realistic commitments and adjust plans as conditions evolve
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks, escalating issues proactively and driving resolution across teams
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams spanning mechanical engineering, cryogenics, electrical / electronic systems, software, networking, and facilities without direct authority
• Own project documentation and configuration management, ensuring system changes are reviewed, approved, documented, and fully traceable over the system lifecycle
• Serve as the primary coordination point between internal engineering and operations teams, external vendors, service providers, and site stakeholders
• Support incident response and recovery, coordinating troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Provide clear visibility and communication through regular status updates, operational documentation, service reports, and executive-level summaries
• Conduct post-project and post-incident reviews, identifying lessons learned, process improvements, and best practices to improve future execution

About you

A D-Waver's DNA

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Inclusion

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

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.

The base pay range for this role is :

$101,600 - $152,400 CAD per year (Burnaby)

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