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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Systems Delivery - **Company:** Quantum - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £60,219.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Quantum Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5832265187 ## About the Role * Must have proven experience managing physical hardware systems (e.g., quantum, semiconductor, aerospace, or advanced scientific instrumentation) with a realistic understanding of physical build constraints and lead times. * Demonstrated background managing hardware-software integration, physical systems validation, and site-installation constraints. * Experience building, managing, and mentoring hardware, systems integration, or field delivery teams. * Track record of taking first-of-a-kind physical hardware platforms from prototype to repeatable deployment models. * Hands-on experience managing facility readiness and running structured customer acceptance protocols. * Strong project management expertise tracking HW/SW critical paths, project budgets, risk registers, and executive reporting. * Direct experience overseeing technical vendors, supplier selection, and component procurement. * Strong communication skills with key stakeholders, including executive, technical, and customer audiences. Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally to customer sites as required. * Direct technical background in quantum computing systems, cryogenic systems, silicon platforms, or HPC architectures. * Experience establishing post-delivery field support, service handoffs, or customer support operations for complex hardware. * Experience scaling system assembly and delivery operations within a deep-tech environment. Experience supporting hardware/software technical scoping for commercial proposals. ## Description As Director of Systems Delivery, you will build and lead the function responsible for the complete lifecycle of Quantum Motion's full-stack silicon quantum systems, from initial programme planning, build, and integration through commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover. You will drive cross-functional alignment across hardware, software, systems integration, and operations. Key priorities include establishing delivery playbooks, acceptance protocols, and customer site infrastructure readiness, while synchronising complex silicon bring-up with agile software developments. We are seeking a pragmatic leader with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams to deploy first-of-a-kind, deep-tech systems into field environments. Direct hardware experience in silicon, semiconductor, or advanced physical instrumentation is mandatory; you must understand physical build constraints, microelectronics/systems integration, and environmental facility requirements. * Full-Stack System Execution: Lead the Systems Delivery capability to execute internal full-stack system deployments, bridging physical hardware with full-stack software from assembly through customer handover. * Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate across hardware, software, product, and operations teams to align physical hardware build schedules with software release cycles, managing dependency interfaces and trade-offs. * Site Infrastructure Readiness: Oversee internal and customer site infrastructure preparation to ensure physical environments are ready for deployment. * Acceptance Testing & Governance: Implement delivery schedules, risk management, and formal acceptance testing protocols. * Service & Operational Handoff: Establish post-installation support frameworks, handovers, and field engineering processes to guarantee long-term operational uptime. * Process Standardisation: Build scalable playbooks, quality standards, and repeatable processes for integration, validation, and operational readiness. * Supply Chain Management: Manage technical hardware procurement, key vendor relationships, and supplier performance supporting delivery timelines. * Commercial Scoping Support: Provide technical scoping, feasibility input, and operational planning for commercial proposals while fostering team accountability. ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - How Does It Work, How Will it Affect Us and When?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100293-quantum-computing-how-does-it-work-how-will-it-affect-us-and-when) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Quantum Tech: Preparing for the Next Leap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1693-quantum-tech-preparing-for-the-next-leap) - [The Quantum Computing Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1145-the-quantum-computing-future) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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