Oxford Quantum Circuits brand banner

Strategic Initiatives Lead

Oxford Quantum CircuitsReading, United KingdomPosted 2h agohybrid
via Workable

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality.

The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round which is the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.

The Purpose

Turn OQC’s most important strategic priorities into delivered outcomes.

You’ll bring structure, pace and accountability to business-critical initiatives and C-Suite sponsored programmes, helping drive our next phase of growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you’ll work closely with the executive team, colleagues across the business and external advisers to translate strategic objectives into coordinated delivery.

Designed for a high-performing strategy consultant looking to move into industry, this role puts you close to executive decision-making with the opportunity to move beyond recommendations, own execution and see your impact across the business.

What You'll Be Working On

  • Drive the delivery of OQC’s highest-priority strategic initiatives and C-suite sponsored programmes.
  • Translate strategic objectives into integrated delivery plans, with clear workstreams, milestones and accountabilities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, align stakeholders and manage dependencies across programmes.
  • Track progress against milestones, surface risks early and work with stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges.
  • Keep the executive team informed with clear updates on progress, risks and decisions needed.
  • Work with external advisers where appropriate, aligning their input with programme priorities and delivery plans.

What We're Looking For

  • This role would suit someone with strategy consulting experience at Associate, Senior Associate or Consultant level or equivalent who wants to move beyond recommendations and take ownership of business-critical delivery.
  • We’re interested in the skills and experience you bring, rather than your current job title.
  • Experience at a strategy consultancy, supporting strategic, operational or transformation programmes.
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, paired with the execution discipline to turn plans into outcomes.
  • Excellent programme management capability, with experience managing multiple workstreams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
  • The ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive progress without direct authority.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, strong organisation and close attention to detail.
  • A proactive, low-ego approach, with intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and the flexibility to take on evolving strategic and operational priorities.

The 'Nice-to-Haves'

  • Experience advising technology, deep-tech, software, fintech or other innovation-led businesses.
  • Experience working with private equity-backed businesses.

Why Join OQC

You will join a world-class team at the forefront of the next computational era. We offer a culture of bold innovation, the chance to work with unique lab infrastructure, and the opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation.

Learn more about our benefits and positive work culture here: https://oqc.tech/company/careers-at-oqc/

Similar roles

  • AM logo

    Responsabile controllo di gestione

    AM·Italy

    Chi siamo Dal 1990 AM Instruments opera nel settore del controllo della contaminazione, sviluppando prodotti, tecnologie e servizi destinati al mercato Life Sciences. Siamo un’azienda industriale e produttiva che affianca i clienti nella gestione degli ambienti a contaminazione controllata attraverso soluzioni innovative e integrate, sviluppate secondo gli elevati standard qualitativi del settore e supportate dal programma aziendale GMP Consistent®. Con…

    • Full-time
  • Openjobmetis SpA logo

    Assistente Manutentore Elettrostrumentale

    Openjobmetis SpA·Italy

    Descrizione azienda Openjobmetis S.p.A. - Divisione Permanent Placement - per importante Energy Company leader nel settore Energetico, ricerca Assistente Manutentore Elettrostrumentale Posizione La risorsa, a diretto riporto del responsabile di manutenzione, si occuperà delle seguenti attività: manutenzione ordinaria e straordinaria individuazione e risoluzione di guasti e malfunzionamenti taratura e calibrazione degli strumenti di misura e più in generale dei dispositivi…

    • Full-time
  • eNetworks Srl logo

    Tester manuale

    eNetworks Srl·Italy

    eNetworks Srl è alla ricerca di un Tester Manuale Per ampliamento del nostro team, siamo alla ricerca di un/una Tester Manuale da inserire all’interno di un contesto progettuale IT strutturato. La risorsa si occuperà principalmente dell’esecuzione delle attività di testing manuale , collaborando con team di sviluppo, Project Manager e stakeholder di progetto per garantire la qualità delle soluzioni rilasciate.…

    • Full-time
  • DISARONNO GROUP logo

    Regulatory Packaging Intern

    DISARONNO GROUP·Italy

    DISARONNO GROUP is the parent company of a dynamic group operating across multiple sectors, including alcoholic beverages, wines, ice cream and baked goods. Fully owned by the Reina family, the Group plays a strategic and coordinating role for its diverse businesses. With over 700 employees and 30 subsidiaries in Italy and worldwide, we combine tradition, innovation, and global reach to…

    • Full-time
  • IQM selezione logo

    Addetto/a Paghe e Contributi Part time o Full Time

    IQM selezione·Italy

    IQM selezione , società di head-hunting che da 20 anni accompagna Aziende e Professionisti nella crescita con un approccio etico, consulenziale e fortemente attento al valore delle persone, per Studio Professionale strutturato e modernamente organizzato ricerca un/a ADDETTO/A PAGHE E CONTRIBUTI PART TIME O FULL TIME Attività principali: Prima consulenza ai clienti Elaborazione dei cedolini paga e relativi adempimenti fiscali…

    • Full-time
  • Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK logo

    Chef de Partie

    Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK·Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As a Chef de Partie you're a confident chef capable of running your own section in the kitchen whilst simultaneously supporting the more junior team members. Always ready to ‘hit the ground running’ whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes…

    • Full-time
  • Landytech logo

    Sales Development Representative - B2B SaaS Fintech

    Landytech·London, United Kingdom

    Sales Development Representative Location: London — Hybrid Department: Marketing Reports to: VP Marketing About Landytech Landytech is the company behind Sesame, the investment management platform that gives family offices, trust companies, private banks and other sophisticated asset owners a single, reliable view of their wealth. We help firms consolidate data across 500+ custodians, run institutional-grade analytics, automate investment reporting and…

    • Hybrid
    • Full-time
  • Gridlines logo

    Senior Manager - Financial Model Build

    Gridlines·Gurugram, India

    Operations: * Managing a portfolio of active assignments. * Lead in the creation and optimization of comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making. * Develop and refine assumptions, parameters, and scenarios under the guidance of Managers to ensure model robustness and reliability. * Discuss commercial issues with clients and ensure they are accurately reflected in the model. * Perform sensitivity…

    • Remote
    • Full-time