Summary
The job is a voluntary, unpaid role for a Principal Technology Officer (PTO) in Quantum Computing at The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), reporting to the CTO. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership for Quantum Computing across all BCI projects.
Requirements
- Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure
- Proven ability in computing or math-related tasks of Agile technology projects
- Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
- Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative
- Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively
- Strong technical skills and experience in Quantum Computing, proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, and tools for data analysis etc
- Experience in developing and deploying applications and solutions using cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the Quantum Computing technology strategy and roadmap for BCI’s projects and initiatives
- Build, lead and manage the Quantum Computing technology team
- Research and identify Quantum Computing best practices and potential for real-world use-cases and applications
- Design, develop, test, and deploy applications and solutions using Quantum Computing and associated tooling
- Ensure the quality, reliability, security, and scalability of our technology products and services
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of our technology solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners, sponsors, donors, and beneficiaries
- Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of emerging technologies, climate, and sustainability
- Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships
- Attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via Powerpoint decks, and engage with key stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- A portfolio of supported Open-Source GitHub projects (desirable)
- Experience in leading and managing technology teams and projects, including agile methodologies, budgeting, reporting, and documentation
- Passionate and knowledgeable about climate and sustainability issues and solutions, with a sense of mission and willingness to learn not just about technology but also about all other aspects that could be necessary to deliver impactful climate actions
Benefits
- Hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
- Mentally stimulate your mind, providing a sense of purpose
- Advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
- Develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection
