Senior TA Operations Program and Brand Manager at Ionq

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025. The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet. We are seeking a Senior TA Operations Program and Brand Manager to join the Global TA Operations team, to drive our TA Programs, Enablement, and Employer Brand and Listening. As the Senior TA Operations Program and Brand Manager, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will lead TA Program design and delivery, ensuring strong change management and successful adoption. You will build a globally standardized TA Playbook, with ongoing maintenance and enhancements. You will be responsible for creating multi-modal documentation to compliment the Playbook, including video tutorials, one pagers, and ongoing enablement sessions. This role will drive our talent branding efforts across our career site and talent communities, including nurture campaigns and associated data insights. You will own operational effectiveness and efficiency. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Global TA Operations. Responsibilities: Process Design & Ownership • Create and scale a global TA playbook, standardizing processes across the globe. • Own Offer letter templates, job description library, and templates within the ATS and CRM. • Partner with the People Programs team to strengthen the onboarding program for new hires across the TA and People organization. • Identify gaps in the recruitment process and implement measurable automation and improvements in partnership with TA Systems. • Lead the way in designing robust Internal Mobility & development - including a skills based career site - Intern, and Referral Programs. • Drive proactive continuous improvement across our TA programs and processes. Internal Enablement • Design robust training for recruiters and hiring teams, to ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle, as well as a positive internal hiring experience. • Leverage predictive analytics to inform leadership of pipeline gaps, role or organization specific attrition, and general hiring trends. Employer Brand Strategy • Own our global Careers presence, translating IonQ’s DNA into our external sources, including career site, talent communities, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor. • Partner with internal Brand and Marketing teams to align TA branding. • Build a cohesive and engaging Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Requirements: • 5+ years of TA or HR experience • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical work experience • Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end global programs and partnering with TA or HR Organizations on process creation and enhancements • Experience serving as an admin in a CRM and owning Talent Pools / Communities, and nurture campaigns • Strong experience gathering insights from CRM and TA programs Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing expectations and working effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams • Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail • Ability to communicate effectively, translating system workflows and specifics to all audiences • Project management certification • Experience working with technical and systems teams to implement operational processes • Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing cross-organizational teams. Proven ability to influence and partner with leadership The approximate base salary range for this position is $97,123 - $126,652. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote in the US. Travel: Up to 10% Job ID: 1505 Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying! At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!