Science R&D Project Manager W/M

R&D Project Manager

(permanent position, 40 hour per week)
At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. Benefits : 5 weeks of vacation, group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)
Nord Quantique is building its Project Management Office (PMO) to support and scale the execution of its scientific roadmap in a context of growing R&D complexity.
As a Project Manager within this function, you will work under the guidance of the Head of PMO and play a key role in coordinating and supporting the execution of R&D projects across the organization.
You will act as a strategic operational partner to technical and team leads, helping bring clarity, alignment, and structure to fast-moving and evolving research programs. In an initial phase, you will work closely with multiple R&D teams to coordinate priorities, track progress, identify bottlenecks, and support execution. This phase is critical for developing a deep understanding of team workflows, building strong working relationships, and ensuring consistency in project coordination practices.
As the PMO matures, your role will progressively evolve toward increased ownership of project coordination activities and active contribution to the implementation and continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and processes tailored to an exploratory R&D environment where priorities evolve and uncertainty is inherent.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of science, engineering, and operations, who thrives in dynamic and complex environments, and who is motivated by enabling technical teams to do their best work by bringing structure without rigidity.
Working in close collaboration with technical and management staff at Nord Quantique, the chosen candidate will:
Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and internal milestones across R&D teams
Maintain clarity on priorities, dependencies, and overall project status
Support technical leads in planning, resource coordination, and milestone definition
Facilitate cross-team communication and ensure alignment across projects
Maintain up-to-date project documentation and tracking tools
Identify execution bottlenecks and support resolution of operational challenges
Support day-to-day execution through structured follow-ups and coordination
Ensure alignment with PMO guidelines, processes, and standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO practices, tools, and workflows, while supporting a positive and collaborative team environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
Experience supporting technical, scientific, or engineering teams.
Experience contributing to process or workflow improvements.
Familiarity with project-management frameworks (agile, hybrid, or research-adapted) and tools (Ms Project, Jira, ClickUp, Notion, etc.)
Ability to enable change management activities within growing teams
Intermediate or higher level of French is an asset
Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple cross-functional team projects
Skilled at building strong working relationships across technical and non-technical teams
Motivated by supporting innovation and enabling people to focus on what they do best
Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. At Nord Quantique, you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Nord Quantique is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means we offer flexible work schedules and adapt our methods to support the well-being of every individual.
Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation package and competitive salaries.
Working language: English and/or French