Quantum Engagement Lead - United States

Introduction IBM Quantum is an industry-first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering, and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our partners in the IBM Quantum Network and the Qiskit Community.Within IBM Quantum, the Quantum Innovation Centers (QIC) Team is an elite team serving our partners as they research quantum computing solutions for their most pressing business challenges.We keep our partners up to date with the latest technical advances, and make sure they are empowered to use our software and services. We engage with our partners on strategic topics ranging from setting up education curriculums to organizing hackathons to industry outreach to building national ecosystems.The Quantum Innovation Centers (QICs) are a large subset of premium partners with efforts across the four ecosystem pillars: Quantum as a tool, Workforce and Education, Research and Ecosystem Development. In the role of the Engagement Lead, you will be a part of this team and will be responsible for the success of partnerships across public and academic sectors. You will be given significant autonomy and flexibility in the performance of your role and are expected to make meaningful contributions to our business and partnersu2019 success. Your role and responsibilities Act as a primary point of contact throughout the partner life cycle, driving successful partnerships and project management with clear deliverables for partners across the United States.Manage partner relationships and closely work with technical leads across engagementsNetwork within accounts to build relationships to achieve partner success and partner milestonesBe the voice of the partner internally at IBM Quantum to improve products, offerings, and overall partner ecosystemBuild roadmaps tailored to the partner level to execute project delivery and strategic initiativesHelp deliver workshops and trainings, act as a champion on quantum computing topicsCoordinate research, training, support, and enablement and create assets for scalable future engagementsSuccessful attributesCreative in framing and solving complex problemsAbility to navigate through complex stakeholder management in sometimes deeply technical environments. You will need to work with, for example, senior executives at our partnerships and within IBM, academic researchers, the product organization, marketing, and salespeoplePro-active, and agile in navigating a complex matrix organizationOrganized, with exceptional project management skillsQuick learner with an independent growth mindset. Able to absorb new technical concepts quickly and thoroughlySkilled at fostering teamworkKnowledge in making data driven decisions and deep analytical thinking Required technical and professional expertise Masters, or other advanced degrees in STEM3+ years of experience in business or technology strategy consulting or similar experience, with demonstrably successful interactions with clientsProject management skills with a commitment to be highly organized and determination to meet deadlinesExperience with relationship building, negotiation skills, client management and stakeholder managementExceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written Preferred technical and professional experience PhD in STEMExperience with quantum computing or related fieldIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Created: 2025-11-17