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Why we are recruiting
Exponential increases in funding for quantum technologies indicate a rapid maturation, with far-reaching consequences for industries, economies, and societies.
However, realizing their potential requires trusted insights and collaboration across business, government, and academia.
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a global platform to understand quantum technologies, shape their development, and prepare for their introduction into the economy.
The emerging quantum economy will be underpinned by a value chain connecting producers to consumers in ways beyond traditional quantum fields.
There will be a crossover with existing supply chain networks for semiconductors, nanotechnology, and integrated photonics.
To step up Quantum technology workstreams, the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is recruiting a Lead, Quantum Technology.
Reporting lines & interactions
The Lead, Quantum Technology reports to the Thematic Lead, Quantum Technology, while working closely with teams across the house.
Breakdown of main responsibilities
1. Manage Quantum Economy Network initiatives, including the Quantum Applications Hub development and piloting and scaling the Quantum Economy Blueprint initiatives.
2. Keep workstreams on target through effective management and leadership of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
3. Coordinate Project Fellow activities by providing clarity, facilitating communication, offering strategic assistance, tracking progress, and providing feedback.
4. Manage the design and delivery of sessions and community events.
5. Collaborate with Forum Leads across C4IR on areas like AI and Data, Space, Synthetic Biology, Climate Technology.
6. Engage existing and prospective Forum Partners in Quantum Economy Network initiatives.
7. Build and curate relevant multi-stakeholder communities to solve pressing challenges of businesses and societies.
8. Identify opportunities for the Forum's global network of independent national and thematic Fourth Industrial Revolution Centres to build on, benefit from, and contribute to the Forum's Quantum Economy Network initiatives.
9. Provide strategic assistance to select Quantum Economy workstreams led by independent Fourth Industrial Revolution Centres.
10. Collaborate with C4IR Network and Partnership team to ensure successful delivery of events, innovation challenges, publications, and other deliverables.
11. Lead content, reports, policy papers, and blogs from concept to delivery.
12. Drive public awareness on quantum technology and related Forum initiatives.
13. Analyse implications of key global and regional quantum technology advancements and associated regulatory and policy changes.
14. Identify related opportunities to inform global collaboration, industry adoption, and policy updates at global or national level in priority countries.
Preferred requirements and experience
Masters degree in quantum technology, advanced computing, computer science, technology policy, management, or similar fields.
At least 7+ years of relevant experience in private and/or public sector, including project management experience with a track record of building and driving successful global initiatives related to quantum technology.
Deep understanding of quantum technologies and allied supply chain industries, including semiconductor industry and value chains.
Proven project management and coordination skills; attention to detail; capacity to apply critical thinking, synthesize various viewpoints, and collaborate with diverse global teams.
Exceptional communication skills; ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and presentation skills.
Experience designing, managing, and facilitating communities, workshops, and meetings virtually and in person.
Why work at the Forum:
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