Kforce has a client that is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Quantum in Redmond, WA. Overview: We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with strong hardware knowledge and system-level program management expertise. This individual will bridge multiple functional teams, ensuring integration across complex hardware and software systems, while also coordinating efforts with third-party companies (such as photonics vendors). The TPM will need to balance high-level strategy with hands-on technical fluency, supporting teams ranging from application engineering to quantum hardware and refrigeration. Key Responsibilities: * Own system-level program management across multiple teams (hardware, application, software, BSL, and external partners) * Develop and manage requirement specifications for DARPA reporting and internal alignment * Drive progress in lower-layer knowledge areas, particularly hardware integration and testing * Support high-level test protocol development for quantum integration points * Coordinate with third-party companies (e.g., photonics) to align deliverables with Client and DARPA expectations * Partner with specialized teams (e.g., dilution refrigeration, RF measurement, fabrication/packaging) to ensure timelines and deliverables are met * Write and maintain technical documentation (Wiki pages, specifications, LaTeX reports) * Work across functional boundaries to identify risks, troubleshoot underperforming areas, and enable schedule alignment * Contribute to DARPA-facing deliverables with system-level insights across internal and partner teams