Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
IonQ · Louisville, Colorado, United States
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 59 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
The Senior Staff Technical Program Manager at Capella will lead the planning and execution of various projects aimed at advancing spacecraft technology. This role involves managing cross-functional engineering teams throughout the program lifecycle, including overseeing budgets, schedules, and risks. Additionally, the manager will mentor other program managers and team members to foster a culture of growth and collaboration within the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years with a Master’s degree in engineering, systems, or a related technical discipline
- Proficiency in project management software tools and collaboration platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience leading end-to-end spacecraft programs from early development through qualification, production, and delivery
- Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets, including labor planning, materials procurement, and subcontractor oversight
- Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Deep familiarity with multiple project management frameworks (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
What you get
- Base salary, bonus, equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific projects or technologies mentioned, which may affect clarity on immediate responsibilities
- Role involves significant leadership and mentoring, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Compensation is variable based on individual factors, which may lead to uncertainty in salary expectations
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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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