QHI Chief of Staff F/H

As Chief of Staff to the VP of QHI, you will act as a key link between strategy and execution, ensuring alignment and momentum across the department.

You will work closely with the VP, the QPU Lead Expert, and team leaders to shape and structure the department’s technical roadmap. In parallel, you will lead or contribute to high-impact cross-functional initiatives—stepping in hands-on when needed—to bridge organizational or technical gaps.

You will also collaborate closely with PMO and TechOps to ensure smooth and reliable delivery across the department.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting the dots, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and diving into complex physics and engineering challenges.

Responsabilitues

1. Roadmap Development & Alignment

• Partner with the VP and QPU Lead Expert to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, KPIs, and cross-functional initiatives
• Contribute to the formalization of the roadmap through clear technical syntheses and reports
• Support the deployment of the roadmap into a structured and coherent project portfolio

2. Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead and/or contribute to key cross-functional projects (e.g. : optimization of screening at A&B)
• Provide hands-on technical contributions when needed, particularly in system engineering, complementing team expertise

3. Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Identify bottlenecks in workflows, communication, and decision-making processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., Gemba)
• Facilitate collaboration between the department and other teams, acting as a central point of coordination
• Set up the production organization for the first machines delivered externally

4. VP Office Support

• Act as a force multiplier for the VP by preparing key meetings, tracking KPIs, synthesizing information, and ensuring follow-through on decisions
• Represent the department in industry events, forums, and supplier engagements
• Serve as a trusted proxy for the VP in internal and external discussions, ensuring clarity and consistency

Requirements

4+ years in high-growth environments: Experience in scale-ups, or industries, with a strong hardware dimension.
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
Proficient in English and French
 
Hard Skills
Roadmapping & Organizational Structuring – Turns long-term technical ambition into clear roadmaps, milestones, and team structures.
Systems-Level Technical Reasoning – Understands complex technical stacks and can reason about architecture tradeoffs.
Analytical Rigor – Uses quantitative reasoning and clear assumptions to support
Operational excellence and continuous improvement toolbox mastering
Soft Skills
At ease to negotiate and convince
Clear, structured thinker
Comfortable challenging experts
Strong sense of ownership

Recruitment Process

• Screening Call with Alexandra, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
• Hiring Manager Interview  (45 min)
• Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)
• Leadership/Fit Interview (45 min)