About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US.
Travel: 25-50%
Job ID: 1519
The Role:
As the Senior Director of Acquisition Integration, you will report to the VP of Integration and Transformation and partner with the VP to lead IonQ’s cross-functional Integration Management Office (IMO) from pre-close diligence across post-close execution. You will lead a team of program managers and will translate deal theses into an integration plan, ensure Day 1 readiness, orchestrate integration workstreams, ensure synergy capture, and mitigate integration risk. This is a high-impact role at the center of our inorganic growth strategy—partnering with Finance, Engineering, Product/Applications, Go-to-Market (GTM), Marketing, Legal, HR, and IT to deliver enterprise value.
In this role, you will own the integration playbook, drive governance, align functional leaders on new operating models, and manage interdependencies that span the enterprise. Success will entail smooth Day 1 launch for new acquisitions, disciplined delivery against integration milestones, and measurable value realization.
Responsibilities:
- Create the integration vision and strategy for each unique acquisition and execute upon that vision and strategy
- Own and expand the integration playbook, its governance, and reporting - from pre-close diligence to Day 1 and post-close value realization
- Build and own the master integration plan, inclusive of: Day 1 cutover lists, comms and change management plans, and long-term integration activities
- Own the integration budget
- Orchestrate integration workstreams and resolve interdependencies across functions
- Drive synergy capture plans with Finance and workstream leads, and escalate variances
- Stand up and lead secure clean rooms (as needed) and manage information barriers
- Partner with functional leaders on org design, talent retention, and internal comms
- Provide updates for executives / board members (progress, risks, etc.).
Requirements:
- 15+ years experience, with 5+ years in M&A integration or enterprise transformation (management consulting, or hardware/industrial/defense industries). Demonstrated success leading complex integrations end-to-end.
- Education: BA/BS required (engineering, business, or related). MBA or similar a plus.
- Must-haves: Expertise in cross-functional program leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior IMO build-out experience
- Prior product management experience
- Experience in integrating hardware or nascent technology businesses in a matrix organization.
- Strong executive communication; board-level materials; change management expertise
- Ability to influence above and across the enterprise
The approximate base salary range for this position is $258,349 - $336,896. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
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.
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!
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