Senior Communications Manager
What You’ll Actually Do
- Develop and execute a global PR strategy that reinforces IQM’s leadership in full stack quantum computing infrastructure.
- Own and evolve IQM’s external narrative, translating complex technical milestones into clear and credible stories.
- Build and manage relationships with leading US and international journalists across deep tech, semiconductor, HPC, and enterprise media.
- Drive proactive media coverage around system deployments, research breakthroughs, partnerships, and product launches.
- Prepare executives and technical leaders for media interviews, briefings, and conference appearances.
- Lead thought leadership initiatives including contributed articles, expert commentary, and the amplification of IQM’s annual flagship report.
- Build relationships with technology analysts and support IQM’s inclusion in market research and technology landscape reports.
- Cook up and coordinate closely with Marketing, Engineering, Research, and Legal to ensure messaging accuracy and consistency.
- Monitor global media coverage and analyst sentiment while supporting reputation and crisis communications readiness.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- Extensive experience in PR, corporate communications, or strategic communications in deep tech, big tech, advanced computing, quantum computing, or scientific industries.
- Demonstrated success positioning complex B2B technologies in international technology, science, or enterprise media.
- Established relationships with journalists covering technology, science, or enterprise markets.
- Experience managing PR agencies and delivering measurable communications outcomes.
- Prior experience leading or managing communications professionals.
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to write clearly about technically complex subjects.
- Able to operate confidently in high visibility communications situations and cross functional environments.
Why IQM?
- Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
- High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
- Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
- Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
- The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation.
- Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires someone who can navigate the complexities of quantum computing and communicate those advancements effectively to various stakeholders.
Qualifications
While not specified, this role typically requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, extensive experience in PR, corporate communications, or strategic communications, and a proven track record of successfully positioning complex B2B technologies in international technology, science, or enterprise media.
Skills
Strong editorial judgment, ability to write clearly about technically complex subjects, and confidence in high visibility communications situations are essential skills for this role.
Benefits
Join a company that is shaping the future of computing and contributing to the well-being of humankind. With a total funding of over 600M€, 400+ team members, 30+ quantum computers built, 300+ patents filed, and operations globally, IQM offers a unique opportunity to make a difference.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Application Instructions
Please submit your application soon. Interviews will begin as soon as we receive strong candidates.