Director of Systems Delivery

AsDirector of Systems Delivery you will build and lead the function responsible for the complete lifecycle of Quantum Motions full-stack silicon quantum systems from initial programme planning build and integration through commissioning acceptance testing and handover.

You will drive cross-functional alignment across hardware software systems integration and operations. Key priorities include establishing delivery playbooks acceptance protocols and customer site infrastructure readiness while synchronising complex silicon bring-up with agile software developments.

We are seeking a pragmatic leader with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams to deploy first-of-a-kind deep-tech systems into field environments. Direct hardware experience in silicon semiconductor or advanced physical instrumentation ismandatory; you must understand physical build constraints microelectronics/systems integration and environmental facility requirements.

• Full-Stack System Execution: Lead the Systems Delivery capability to execute internal full-stack system deployments bridging physical hardware with full-stack software from assembly through customer handover.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate across hardware software product and operations teams to align physical hardware build schedules with software release cycles managing dependency interfaces and trade-offs.

• Site Infrastructure Readiness: Oversee internal and customer site infrastructure preparation to ensure physical environments are ready for deployment.

• Acceptance Testing & Governance: Implement delivery schedules risk management and formal acceptance testing protocols.

• Service & Operational Handoff: Establish post-installation support frameworks handovers and field engineering processes to guarantee long-term operational uptime.

• Process Standardisation: Build scalable playbooks quality standards and repeatable processes for integration validation and operational readiness.

• Supply Chain Management: Manage technical hardware procurement key vendor relationships and supplier performance supporting delivery timelines.

• Commercial Scoping Support: Provide technical scoping feasibility input and operational planning for commercial proposals while fostering team accountability.

• Must have proven experience managing physical hardware systems (e.g. quantum semiconductor aerospace or advanced scientific instrumentation) with a realistic understanding of physical build constraints and lead times.

• Demonstrated background managing hardware-software integration physical systems validation and site-installation constraints.

• Experience building managing and mentoring hardware systems integration or field delivery teams.

• Track record of taking first-of-a-kind physical hardware platforms from prototype to repeatable deployment models.

• Hands-on experience managing facility readiness and running structured customer acceptance protocols.

• Strong project management expertise tracking HW/SW critical paths project budgets risk registers and executive reporting.

• Direct experience overseeing technical vendors supplier selection and component procurement.

• Strong communication skills with key stakeholders including executive technical and customer audiences.Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally to customer sites as required.

• Direct technical background in quantum computing systems cryogenic systems silicon platforms or HPC architectures.

• Experience establishing post-delivery field support service handoffs or customer support operations for complex hardware.

• Experience scaling system assembly and delivery operations within a deep-tech environment.Experience supporting hardware/software technical scoping for commercial proposals.

• Be part of a creative world-leading team

• Competitive salary and share options scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Group private medical insurance scheme

• Life Assurance

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

• Central London location