Quantinuum K.K. is seeking a strategically minded and scientifically fluent Project Management Lead to spearhead complex research programs in collaboration with Japanese government agencies (e.g., NEDO, JST, MEXT), national laboratories (e.g., RIKEN), and top-tier universities.
This position is embedded within our scientific division but interfaces with finance, legal, R&D, and global teams to lead collaborative projects related quantum technology. We seek a leader who brings not only project management expertise but also the cultural fluency and institutional awareness necessary to navigate Japan’s public research ecosystem.
クオンティニュアムでは、日本の政府機関（NEDO、JST、文部科学省など）、国立研究機関（理化学研究所、産業技術総合研究所など）、および大学との共同研究プロジェクトをリードする、戦略的視点と科学的素養を兼ね備えたプロジェクトマネージャーを募集しています。
本ポジションは、サイエンス部門に所属しながらも、ファイナンス、リーガル、研究開発、グローバルチームと連携し、量子技術に関連する研究活動を多角的に推進していく重要な役割を担います。単なるオペレーション管理にとどまらず、日本独自の研究制度や協働のあり方に精通し、関係者と信頼関係を築けるリーダーを求めています。
これは単なる職務ではなく、量子技術を基盤とした日本発の研究プロジェクトを構想・推進し、社会実装へとつなげる、実践的かつインパクトの大きい挑戦です。先進的な仲間とともに、科学と社会の交点でリアルな成果を創り出してみませんか。
Key Responsibilities / 主な業務内容 :
- Lead the end-to-end management of government-funded and joint academic-industry research projects—from proposal creation and budget formulation to execution, compliance, and reporting.
- Engage directly with government agencies (e.g., NEDO, JST, MEXT), universities, and national labs to define project scopes and ensure alignment with both policy priorities and scientific objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, including senior professors, government officers, and global R&D teams.
- Navigate complex institutional structures with the ability to identify decision-makers, anticipate expectations, and respond tactfully to implicit norms and organizational dynamics.
- Prepare and submit competitive research proposals, often under tight timelines, ensuring alignment with technical, strategic, and policy goals.
- Engaging in exploratory research, including prototyping initial concepts, to assess feasibility and inform project development strategies.
- Acting as a thought leader within the organization, providing strategic direction for research initiatives, mentoring junior researchers, and fostering collaborations with external research and industry partners.
- 政府助成、大学・国研との共同研究等において、提案書作成から予算設計、実行、報告までを一貫してリード
- 研究の方向性や戦略上の優先事項と整合するよう、関係者との合意形成を主導
- 大学教授、官公庁関係者、研究者など、多様なステークホルダーとの連携を促進し、協働体制を設計・調整
- 日本の研究機関の構造や意思決定プロセスを理解し、関係構築や期待値マネジメントを柔軟に実行
- 短期間での提案書提出や契約書調整など、スピード感を求められる状況下でも、戦略・技術・制度の整合性を担保
- 初期段階の研究（PoC、プロトタイプ検討など）にも関与し、技術的な実現可能性を見極めた上でプロジェクト化を推進
- 社内においても、研究戦略に関する方向づけやジュニア人材の育成、外部研究機関との関係構築など、リーダーシップを発揮
Must Have / 必須要件:
- PhD strongly preferred; exceptional candidates with an MSc and substantial leadership experience in public-sector R&D (e.g., HPC, quantum technologies, nuclear fusion etc.) will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing collaborative research projects in academia, government, or R&D settings.
- Deep understanding of Japan’s research funding ecosystem (e.g., JST, NEDO, AMED, CREST, KAKENHI).
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English, with excellent communication skills across cultural and organizational boundaries.
- Ability to assess complex situations, read interpersonal dynamics, and move initiatives forward with tact and confidence.
- Ph.D.（博士号）取得者を歓迎。ただし、修士号レベルでも公的研究分野（HPC、量子技術、核融合等）におけるリーダー経験があれば可
- 学術機関、官公庁、R&D部門における共同研究プロジェクトのマネジメント経験
- JST、NEDO、AMED、科研費、CREST等、日本の研究助成制度に対する深い理解と実務経験
- 日本語：ネイティブレベル、英語：ビジネスレベル
- 異なる立場や文化的背景をもつ関係者と円滑に連携し、関係構築や調整を主体的に行えるコミュニケーション能力
We Value / 重視項目:
- Trusted presence in scientific communities, able to foster productive relationships with researchers and administrators alike.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills; comfortable using project tracking tools and grant management platforms.
- Excellent communicator in both written and verbal forms, with fluency in both Japanese and English, capable of conveying technical and non-technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach.
- 8+ years of experience in a client-facing or liaison role, ideally within a technical or scientific field.
- 科学技術分野において研究者・事務方双方から信頼されるネットワークを構築・維持した経験
- プロジェクト管理や助成金管理ツールの活用、文書作成・レビューに関する高い実務スキル
- 複雑な技術情報を、日本語・英語両方で分かりやすく整理・伝達できる力
- 課題に対して自ら動き、成果に向けてやりきる意志と行動力
- テクニカルバックグラウンドを活かし、8年以上にわたる官民のリエゾン・調整役としての実務経験
Location: Tokyo, Japan
What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, a positive approach to flexible working, health insurance, commuting allowance, enhanced holidays.
About Us:
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 600 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us!
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:
https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive 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.
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