Director of Operations and Special Projects
US Broomfield, CO
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /
Full-time /
On-site
We are seeking a Director of Operations and Special Projects for our Broomfield, CO location. This role is a hands‑on, results-driven, execution‑oriented position that ensures operational rigor, follow‑through, and delivery across CPG leadership priorities and special initiatives. The role is segmented into two parts: the first part is an operations leader, focusing on turning strategy into action, executing operating cadence, and driving accountability across CPG teams. The second part is a special projects leader being the owner and driver of key specific project initiatives. This role will report to the CVP/GM of CPG.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Leader (50% – Operational Focus)
- Own the day‑to‑day operating rhythm for the organization, including tracking status actions and conducting follow-ups both for teams inside and outside of CPG
- Prepare concise, execution‑focused materials for staff meetings, reviews, and townhalls
- Identify execution risks, bottlenecks, and resourcing gaps; escalate and resolve proactively
- Drive clarity on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across large, global, technical teams, reflecting the priorities and expectations of the business
- Assist with preparing and executing communication plans, in coordination with communications teams
- Own the Monthly Operations Review process and cadence, including scheduling, agendas, continuous improvement, and actions
- Track the progress on OKRs and organizational KPIs, proactively addressing or escalating issues
- Proactive Coordination on topics with cross-functional leadership teams, CEO, Chief of Staff, and CVP/GM executive assistant
Special Projects Responsibilities (50% – Delivery Focus)
- Working with the Vice President of Strategy for CPG and other cross-functional organizations, receive the project hand-off as strategies are defined and transitioned into execution
- Lead the execution of longer-term strategic initiatives and complex initiatives with clear scope, schedules, and success metrics
- Coordinate and track work across multiple functions to ensure timely execution
- Drive disciplined progress reviews and course‑correct as needed
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelors degree minimum
- Minimum 15+ years of experience (post education) as a business or technical leader in a high-tech company or department
- Minimum 3+ years prior experience in executive Chief-of-staff or business operations role
WE VALUE:
- Trusted vault when presented with confidential and sensitive information
- Ultra-organized
- Enjoys fast paced work and doesn’t get frustrated juggling multiple tasks at the same time
- Prior experience in quantum computing or other complex hardware systems
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining partnerships at work-level through executive level
- Prior experience communicating and working across all levels of an organization, including working with C-suite and executives
- Familiarity with AI tools and proven methods for increasing productivity
- Analyzing and displaying data for key metrics
- Intuition on business needs and what-to-do-next based on your years of experience, enabling you to be independent and proactive, not waiting for direction
- Continuous improvement mindset: never happy with the current state and relentlessly trying to get better
- Prior experience leading, working on, and writing technical and scientific proposals and statements of work
- Must be willing to occasionally work off hours and travel up to 25%
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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. 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.
