Expert Quantum Technologies Program Management Office Lead
Summary
Leads the governance and delivery of a quantum-safe cybersecurity program in Krakow, overseeing multi-workstream projects, financial tracking, and stakeholder alignment using PMO frameworks and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
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Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.
As a Senior Program Management Office Lead for Quantum Technologies, you will be working for our client, an industry leader at the forefront of quantum cybersecurity. You will oversee the governance, planning, and delivery of the Quantum Safe Programme, ensuring robust oversight and alignment across multiple workstreams. This role is pivotal in enabling cutting-edge advancements that will shape the future of secure digital infrastructure and enterprise resilience.
Your main responsibilities:
- 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.
You’re ideal for this role if you have:
- 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.
It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)
- 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.
Language Required for the role:
- Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills.
Eligibility to work in:
- Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.
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