Junior Project Manager - Sponsored Research

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Paris, Île-de-France
Hybrid
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Project Manager at Alice & Bob, you will oversee the execution of research projects, ensuring timely delivery of deliverables, accurate financial reporting, and effective coordination of consortium activities. You will manage relationships with stakeholders and facilitate communication between technical teams, while also identifying potential risks and ensuring compliance with project goals.
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Alice & Bob is a rapidly growing deeptech company going through the R&D stage to shape the future of Quantum computing. A diverse team of brilliant minds from over 20 countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize technology and benefit humanity by building the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer with a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit.

While we're dedicated to our work, we also value a fun and collaborative culture.

Are you ready to join us on this groundbreaking journey? Join us today!


We are seeking an experienced and proactive Junior Project Manager to oversee the efficient execution of research projects. The ideal candidate, as a key member of the Partnerships team, will ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables, accurate financial reporting, effective coordination of consortium activities, and seamless communication with technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliverables Management:
  • Deliver all project deliverables on schedule and with high quality.
  • Track the progress of technical teams, providing support to ensure documentation and reporting meet project objectives.

  • Financial Oversight:
  • Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting for all funding sources.
  • Develop collaborative processes for sharing information across departments.

  • Consortium Coordination:
  • Plan and lead consortium meetings, handling all logistics from agenda creation to minute-taking.
  • Promote collaboration and effective communication within the consortium.
  • Manage the creation and maintenance of consortium agreements, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and support of project goals.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Manage communication and relationships between the consortium, funding body, and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in progress meetings with stakeholders, presenting updates and actively seeking their input.

  • Technical Team Collaboration:
  • Facilitate the collaborative creation, review, and submission of deliverables with technical team members.

  • Risk Management and Reporting:
  • Anticipate potential roadblocks and create strategies to overcome them and maintain project momentum.
  • Share regular progress reports covering deliverables, finances, and milestones.

Requirements:

  • First experience in project management, preferably with externally funded or consortium-based projects.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using project management tools.
  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
  • Expertise in consortium agreements and stakeholder management.

Benefits:

  • 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
  • Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for bike enthusiasts
  • Competitive health benefits with Helium/AXA
  • Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen
  • Parental benefits with crèche support
  • Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
  • Language courses covered by the company

Recruitment Process:

  • Screening Call with Sabrina, Talent Acquisition Manager (45 min)
  • Hiring Manager Interview with Cécile (45 min)
  • Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)
  • Fit Interview with additional team members (45 min)
  • Founders/C-level Interview (30 min)
  • Reference check

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.


You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!


We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

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The Company
Cambridge, Massachusetts
116 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Founded in 2020, Alice & Bob secured $30 M funding in Series A.

Today, we're recognized as one of the leaders in Quantum Computing.
Our cat qubits are error corrected by design, reducing hardware requirements by up to 200 times compared to other platforms enabling fault-tolerant quantum computing at scale.

Our headquarters is located in Paris, with offices in Boston, MA.
We are 80+ smart and dedicated innovators, coming from 17+ countries and growing by the day. We are committed to one mission: build a useful quantum computer.

Check open positions: bit.ly/joinusatAB

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