Join Our Team!

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and innovation? Do you thrive on leading complex projects, bringing together internal teams, external partners, and industry stakeholders to drive results? If so, we’d love to meet you!,

At Q*Bird, we’re revolutionizing secure communication with cutting-edge quantum technology. As a fast-growing deep-tech company specializing in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and quantum networks, we need a sharp, organized Project Manager to drive our most ambitious projects forward.

As our Project Manager, you’ll be at the core of our Research and Development efforts and subsidy-funded collaborations, guiding both technical and research-driven projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery to clients, grant providers, and project partners.

This is your opportunity to take on a key leadership role where your expertise will help drive innovation and make a lasting impact on the quantum tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

This role is critical to managing and delivering high-profile internal and external projects, particularly within the realm of research and innovation. You will be responsible for project planning and development including proposal writing, execution, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with Q*Bird’s strategic goals. This position requires strong leadership, organization, and a deep interest in quantum (network) technology.

Project Acquisition & Planning

• Develop project proposals, particularly for research initiatives, and secure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and research teams to define objectives, scope, and budgets.
• Align project goals with Q*Bird’s broader roadmap ensuring synergy between research and development efforts.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage project resources, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
• Oversee internal teams and external partners, facilitating seamless collaboration.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and maintain clear communication channels.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular project updates to leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with subsidy providers and research funding bodies through structured reporting.
• Lead the research teams, fostering an environment of innovation and efficiency.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, preferably in R&D or deep-tech environments.
• Experience managing research projects, including coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with research funding requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex international projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Excel).
• Effective written and verbal communication in English. Dutch is a plus.
• Familiarity with quantum technology or a strong interest in the field is a plus.
  

We expect that the successful applicant will not satisfy all the above points, but has expertise in key areas and significant knowledge in most areas.

Who is Q*Bird

Q*Bird is on a mission to enable quantum connectivity by developing the hardware and software needed for the quantum Internet. We design, build, test, and produce systems for the next generation of secure communication. Our work accelerates quantum Internet adoption by building networking systems, supporting network infrastructure, and collaborating with industry and academia.

Our devices are the result of advancements across multiple disciplines—from optical systems and high-end hardware platforms to robust embedded software and innovative networking protocols. This means our team is a vibrant mix of experts with backgrounds in physics, engineering, software development, academic research, and real-world industry experience.

Over the past year, we’ve experienced remarkable growth, scaling from 14 to 22 team members, and we’re on track to reach 30 by the end of 2025. With a clear vision for the future and ongoing momentum, Q*Bird is on a continuous growth trajectory, bringing cutting-edge quantum solutions to commercial, industry, and government partners

We’re motivated by solving tough challenges, and we’re proud to be working on projects that make a real impact. Our dreams are ambitious, and we’re excited to welcome talented, curious, and driven teammates to help us make quantum networking a reality.

What Q*Bird Offers

• Opportunity to be part of the quantum revolution in a quantum company, and to build the next generation of digital infrastructure. Join us to create the Quantum Future!

• Starting Date: May 2025

• Full-Time Employment

• Competitive salary package aligned with your skills and experience

• Flexible working hours

• 33 days annual leave and holiday allowance

• Travel and personal care and growth allowance

• Education & Training budget

• Company-sponsored social events

• A young, energetic, fun, team of highly skilled physicists, engineers, and industry experts, with an open working culture

• An international team that places a value on equality and diversity, no matter the race, religion, background, gender, or any of the differences that give each of us that unique perspective to strengthen the team

• Plenty of room for new initiatives and new ideas, and a chance to develop yourself at the cutting edge of technology.
  

How to apply?

To apply for the position or to learn more about the position, contact us at jobs@q-bird.nl