Expert Quantum Technologies Program Management Office Lead

Our client is an industry leader at the forefront of quantum cybersecurity, focusing on advancing secure digital infrastructure and enterprise resilience.

• At least 7 years of experience leading PMO or programme office functions within complex, multi-workstream projects in regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in governance, planning, RAID and dependency management, and executive reporting.
• Proven financial management skills, including forecasting and budget tracking.
• Advanced proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, dashboards, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities, with a talent for driving alignment across diverse teams without formal authority.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with quantum-safe or post-quantum cryptography programme concepts.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, cryptography, or large-scale tech risk projects.
• Experience working across global stakeholder groups and federated delivery structures.
• Prior experience within HSBC or similar highly regulated financial institutions.

• Own and manage the programme governance structure, including SteerCo, working groups, and decision-making processes.
• Maintain and improve programme delivery frameworks such as RAID, dependency management, and change control standards.
• Drive consistent reporting, escalation paths, and create comprehensive dashboards and performance analytics.
• Develop and oversee an integrated programme plan covering eight key execution tracks related to quantum-safe transformation.
• Lead financial governance activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and managing change requests.
• Support resource planning, highlight capacity gaps, and assist in prioritization across teams and vendors.
• Act as the primary point for programme communications, ensuring clarity and alignment among stakeholders.
• Coordinate risk management efforts, ensuring timely mitigation and ownership.
• Provide delivery assurance to meet governance and compliance standards within a regulated environment.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.