Principal Technical Program Manager - Quantum

Denmark is building one of the world's most powerful quantum computers — and Microsoft is at the center of it. We're looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager - Quantum to serve as Microsoft's on-the-ground leader for our strategic partnership with QuNorth, the Danish quantum initiative backed the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (EIFO). You will be Microsoft Quantum team member in a dedicated partner-facing role in Denmark, responsible for making this partnership deliver real results — from co-development milestones on the "Magne" quantum computer to building Microsoft's broader quantum ecosystem across the Nordics. This is a build-from-zero, high-autonomy position where you'll shape how Microsoft shows up in one of Europe's fastest-growing quantum markets.

The chance to build from the ground up. You will define how Microsoft Quantum operates in Denmark.  Direct access to leadership on both sides. You will work directly with QuNorth's executive team and with senior leaders in Microsoft Quantum  Work at the intersection of science and strategy. QuNorth is building a 50-logical-qubit quantum computer using neutral-atom technology and Microsoft's Quantum stack. Magne is under construction, with operations targeted for late 2026 / early 2027.  Microsoft's full support. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, stock awards, pension contributions, and career development resources   Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, with regular travel to Microsoft's Lyngby quantum lab, Redmond (WA), and Nordic partner sites.  At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum .  Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Partnership Execution  Serve as Microsoft's primary point of contact for QuNorth, building a trusted working relationship with CEO and leadership team.  Lead regular business reviews, executive alignment sessions, and joint planning cycles that keep both organizations focused and accountable.  Own escalation management: identify blockers early, route them to the right teams, and drive resolution across both organizations with urgency and clarity.  Ecosystem Development  Build Microsoft's quantum ecosystem presence in Denmark and across the Nordic region — not by following a playbook, but by writing one.   Work with QuNorth in jointly put together winning playbook in making Denmark, a Quantum center of excellence across Nordics, where not only Quantum enthusiasts converge to but also commercial companies and users.   Engage key government stakeholders and funding bodies, to align QuNorth and Microsoft's quantum efforts with national and regional priorities.  Develop and deepen relationships with leading Nordic universities and research centers — DTU, the Niels Bohr Institute, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Aalto University, Chalmers University of Technology — as pathways for talent, research collaboration, and technology adoption.  Identify and cultivate partnerships with emerging Nordic quantum companies (including start ups and existing quantum companies etc) to expand Quantum's partner network and regional relevance.  Technical Triage & Cross-Org