Senior Communications Manager

College Park, United StatesHybrid

Responsibilities

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. •
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. Requirements •

IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world.
As Senior Communications Manager, you lead the global public relations strategy that positions IQM as a deep tech leader in quantum computing infrastructure.
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. •
Experience managing PR agencies and delivering measurable communications outcomes. • Prior
experience leading or managing communications professionals. •
Ability to operate confidently in high visibility communications situations and cross functional environments. What sets you apart •
Background in quantum computing, semiconductors, photonics, cryogenics, HPC, or related deep tech fields. •
Experience working with research institutions, government stakeholders, or national technology programs. •
Familiarity with the US national lab ecosystem or European quantum initiatives. •
Experience in a high growth startup or pre-IPO technology company. •
Experience supporting major company moments such as product launch, strategic partnership, or market milestone.

IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. ( www.meetiqm.com )

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers.
IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centers, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.
Quantum computing is no longer a research question.
Governments and institutions across the world are making sovereign quantum bets right now, and IQM is building and operating more quantum systems than any other company on the planet.
This role puts you at the center of that story — with real deployments, a global footprint, and a communications platform with significant room to grow.
You translate complex advances in superconducting processors, on-premises quantum systems, and research partnerships into narratives that resonate with media, analysts, scientific communities, and policy audiences.
This is a strategic communications role with real influence on how IQM is perceived across global markets.
Demonstrated success positioning complex B2B technologies in international technology, science, or enterprise media. •
Established relationships with journalists covering technology, science, or enterprise markets. •
Strong editorial judgment and ability to write clearly about technically complex subjects. •