Director of Systems Delivery

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential quantum computing organization in their search for a Director of Systems Delivery. This London-based deep-tech company is building next-generation quantum processors and requires a seasoned leader to own the complete lifecycle of their silicon quantum systems—from programme planning and integration through commissioning and customer handover.

You will build and lead the function responsible for deploying full-stack quantum systems, driving cross-functional alignment across hardware, software, systems integration, and operations teams. This is a rare opportunity to shape delivery infrastructure at a fast-scaling organization working on genuinely transformative technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems Delivery capability to execute internal full-stack system deployments, bridging physical hardware with software from assembly through customer handover
• Coordinate across hardware, software, product, and operations teams to align physical build schedules with software release cycles, managing dependency interfaces and trade-offs
• Oversee internal and customer site infrastructure preparation to ensure physical environments are ready for deployment
• Implement delivery schedules, risk management, and formal acceptance testing protocols
• Establish post-installation support frameworks, handovers, and field engineering processes to guarantee long-term operational uptime
• Build scalable playbooks, quality standards, and repeatable processes for integration, validation, and operational readiness
• Manage technical hardware procurement, key vendor relationships, and supplier performance supporting delivery timelines
• Provide technical scoping, feasibility input, and operational planning for commercial proposals while fostering team accountability

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience managing physical hardware systems (quantum, semiconductor, aerospace, or advanced scientific instrumentation) with realistic understanding of physical build constraints and lead times
• Demonstrated background managing hardware-software integration, physical systems validation, and site-installation constraints
• Experience building, managing, and mentoring hardware, systems integration, or field delivery teams
• Track record of taking first-of-a-kind physical hardware platforms from prototype to repeatable deployment models
• Hands-on experience managing facility readiness and running structured customer acceptance protocols
• Strong project management expertise tracking HW/SW critical paths, project budgets, risk registers, and executive reporting
• Direct experience overseeing technical vendors, supplier selection, and component procurement
• Strong communication skills with executive, technical, and customer audiences
• Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally to customer sites as required

Desirable Experience:

• Direct technical background in quantum computing systems, cryogenic systems, silicon platforms, or HPC architectures
• Experience establishing post-delivery field support, service handoffs, or customer support operations for complex hardware
• Experience scaling system assembly and delivery operations within a deep-tech environment
• Experience supporting hardware/software technical scoping for commercial proposals

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screen to understand your background and confirm alignment with the role requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for this senior leadership role in the London deep-tech market.

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