About Quandela
Quandela is a French deeptech spin-off from CNRS, building Europe’s first generalpurpose photonic quantum computers. We deliver across the entire value chain — from photonic chips to simulation libraries (Perceval), APIs, and cloud access (Quandela Cloud).
We've achieved significant milestones:
Our Algorithms & Applications team already partners with Safran, Total, EDF, and SNCF. Projects are scaling fast — from €10–15k pilots to €200–500k strategic programs.
This is where you come in. To scale successfully, we’re hiring our first Senior Project Manager — to drive delivery and elevate client success.
Why This Role Matters ?
Project management has been carried out by scientists and business developers. That worked until projects grew. Now, we need someone to :
- Set up delivery practices (process, reporting) to anticipate client frustrations, secure satisfaction, and align projects with Quandela’s roadmap.
- Enable senior engineers to focus on science.
- Support pre-sales, translating client concerns into actionable proposals.
You won’t just oversee projects — you’ll shape how we deliver value at scale. It’s not about evangelizing quantum, but about making sure client needs are understood, translated into projects, and delivered with impact.
What You’ll Do ?
- Project Delivery (today’s focus): Lead strategic projects end-to-end; set up processes, reporting, risk assessments, and documentation to ensure client satisfaction.
- Client Discovery & Proposals (growing share): Work with Sales and technical teams to turn client needs into actionable proposals and shape future projects.
- Collaboration & Reporting: Act as the interface between clients and internal teams; share lessons learned with leadership to continuously improve delivery practices.
(You’ll use familiar tools such as Teams, OpenProject, GitLab, Salesforce, and Jira.)
How You’ll Grow ?
- 3 months : Manage up to three projects at a time; run client rituals; set up visibility.
- 6 months : Deliver with high satisfaction; draft 3–6 proposals; build credibility with executive leadership and teams.
- 12 months : Deliver 6+ projects and 12+ proposals; shape a true Project Management culture with a balanced split between delivery and discovery.
From there, you would stand as the go-to PM for teams and partners : the trusted reference for guidance, alignment, and client success.
What We’re Looking For :
This is for you if…
- You’re a PM who thrives in deep technology contexts.
- You enjoy both steering delivery and shaping what could come next.
- You want proximity to research leaders and decision-makers.
This is not for you if…
- You expect full autonomy day one without collaboratively shaping your process.
- You want to be “just a coordinator” — this role demands both structure and vision.
Must-Have
- 5+ years in PM in tech/industrial settings.
- Experience with complex stakeholders and sensitive contexts.
- Structured execution skills (Agile or PMP)
Bonus
- Familiarity with quantum, AI, HPC, or applied maths.
- Pre-sales or proposal writing experience.
- PMP / Agile Method certification.
Languages
- Bilingual French/English (mandatory: 31+ nationalities, clients in France & abroad)
Example of Backgrounds we value :
- Consulting + Deeptech : for example, someone from McKinsey/BCG with a PhD or an engineering degree who knows how to bridge strategy and science.
- Engineering/Scientific + Project Delivery : someone from applied maths, physics, HPC, AI or quantum (PHD or an engineering degree) who has already managed multi-stakeholder projects and wants to grow into client engagement and pre-sales.
> Either way, we’re looking for a proven ability to operate at the interface of science, business, and delivery.
What We Offer :
- A unique, high-ownership role in a fast-growing quantum leader.
- Direct access to R&D, Sales, Product, and executive leadership.
- Mentorship and support to adapt scientific project management best practices to client-facing contexts.
- A environment of 120+ experts, from theory to hardware, combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit.
Competitive remuneration (€55–70k)
We’re targeting a range between €55k and €70k gross per year.
Depending on your background and how fast you can ramp up in both delivery and discovery.
- Around €55–60k : for someone with a strong PM delivery track record, ready to grow progressively into pre-sales/discovery.
- Around €60–65k : for candidates already comfortable with both project delivery and early involvement in client proposals.
- €65–70k : for senior candidates who can operate independently from day one on sensitive projects (multi-hundred-k€), and who bring direct experience in client engagement, pre-sales, or deeptech contexts (HPC, AI, quantum).
On top of base salary: annual profit-sharing, company savings plan, 100% health coverage (Alan), 50% transport reimbursement or mobility bonus, Swile meal vouchers, and access to Gymlib.
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And above all :
- this role is built to grow - from delivering projects with impact to shaping how discovery and client engagement are structured at Quandela !
- The chance to contribute to Europe’s most advanced quantum computing roadmap !
We’re not looking for a flashy evangelist… but for a PM builder who can convert quantum promise into delivered value. If you’re ready to do both delivery and discovery, in a pioneering deeptech environment, let’s speak 😊
