Role Overview
We are looking for a Commercial Project Manager to initiate and drive complex commercial projects and to help define go-to-market pathways for our quantum computing technologies at C12.
This role sits at the intersection of science, product, and market—requiring technical curiosity, project management skills and strong commercial instincts. You will work closely with research teams, customers and external partners to translate breakthrough technology into real-world applications.
You will report directly to the Head of Sales and collaborate with Innovation and Partnerships, Product management, as well as the Theory & Applications and Software teams.
Key Responsibilities
Leading multiple projects with highly scientific content, utilizing tools for planning, tracking, and managing tasks, activities, and milestones.
Managing the execution of the respective statements of work; improving processes and methodologies for client project deliveries across the organisation.
Leading project meetings and workshops with clear, concise agendas, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up
Writing commercial proposals and grant applications that include project scope, resource requirements, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and relevant experts.
Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with customers throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Identify, develop, and manage partnerships with our business partners (e.g., algorithm builders, software providers,...)
Build and maintain a high-quality partners’ pipeline of strategic opportunities
Work closely with our quantum scientists and engineers to understand capabilities and roadmap
Partner with product and marketing teams to refine positioning and messaging.
Participating in relevant conferences to meet target customers and partners.
Supporting the marketing team in optimizing targeting strategies within the European market.
Project management
Strategic Partnerships
Business development activities
Requirements
You have 4+ years of experience in project management or strategy consulting in the private sector. Experience in R&D or technical project management is a strong advantage.
You have experience working in deeptech, advanced hardware, or complex technical product companies (e.g., semiconductors, AI, HPC, photonics, etc.)
You are fluent in spoken and written English and French.
You are self-motivated and capable of working independently.
You are curious and passionate about cutting-edge technology, particularly quantum computing but also the diverse technologies of potential clients.
You thrive in a start-up environment, characterized by growth and creativity.
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related field.
Advanced degree (PhD/MBA) is a plus.
You have experience writing technical proposals, project plans, briefings and presentations.
You are familiar using project management tools like Linear.
You have experience and you like interacting with external customers.
You can collaborate across diverse teams of engineers.
You can creatively explain and present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable operating in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment
About you
Education
Skills and experience
Really nice to Have
Exposure to quantum computing or quantum technologies
Experience with business partners management
- Stock options for every employee (BSPCE/ESOP)
- Two incredible office spaces in the heart of Paris (both next to the famous Panthéon!)
- Sponsored trip to conferences around the world
- Swile meal vouchers
- Vibrant office culture (team lunches, offsite events, Friday breakfasts..)
- Mental health support with moka.care
- Training budget/ Annual Learning & Development Allowance
- Sabbatical leave (after 2 years in the company)
- You like hands-on work and technology
- You want to contribute to achieving landmark results in quantum computing, making a difference in the emerging quantum technologies
- You want to work within a team of 80+ people with various backgrounds in nanofabrication, quantum electronics, and carbon nanotube science to create a revolutionary quantum computing processor
- You want to thrive in an exceptional scientific environment with several industrial and academic partners
- You share our values (excellence, scientific integrity, diversity, curiosity, and care) and want to help us define our product-focused culture and ambition to accelerate
What We Do
C12 is building reliable quantum computers. The company is a spin-off from ENS launched in January 2020 by twin brothers Matthieu and Pierre Desjardins to supercharge the development of the lab’s promising new quantum technology. Quantum computing has the potential to change our lives. But frequent errors limit the technology’s viability. We are tackling the fundamental issue: the nature of the hardware itself. We are tapping into the simplest material–carbon–to drive a technological breakthrough in the field. Unlike other quantum computers, we use carbon nanotubes as the fundamental building block of our processor. By combining the power of an ultra-pure material with an easy-to-manufacture semiconductor device, we are building a scalable platform for quantum computing. Our executive co-founders bring a unique combination of scientific excellence and business skills to the company. Our team is made up of the world’s most accomplished experts in quantum electronics and carbon nanotube science. Our scientific advisors are renowned scientists and pioneers in spin qubits: Dr. Takis Kontos, Dr. Matthieu Delbecq and Dr. Jérémie Viennot. In June 2021, C12 secured a $10 million seed round with funding from 360 Capital, Bpifrance (Digital Venture Fund), Airbus Ventures, BNP Paribas Développement, and Octave Klaba (OVHcloud), and additional grants from Bpifrance and the Ile-de-France Region. We are leading quantum’s next material breakthrough, and we are just getting started. Silicon enabled the emergence of classical computing – it’s time for carbon to do the same for quantum !
