We are looking for a Director, M&A and Strategic Partnerships. In this role you will lead the identification, execution, and integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships that support Quantinuum’s external growth strategy, ensuring disciplined deal execution, strong partnership outcomes, and delivery of value across hardware, software, commercial, supply chain, and business functions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Value Chain & Market Assessment to inform corporate development strategy: Conduct analysis of value chain dynamics, competitive positioning, and capability gaps to inform deal sourcing and partnership opportunities. 

• M&A Pipeline Development: Identify, qualify, and progress acquisition opportunities, building and maintaining a high-quality pipeline aligned to strategic priorities, including vertical and horizontal growth opportunities. 

• Deal Execution: Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including coordination of due diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiations, and closing in partnership with Finance, Legal, and functional stakeholders. 

• Business Case & Analysis: Develop robust business cases and financial models to assess strategic fit, valuation, risks, and value creation potential for acquisitions and partnerships. 

• Strategic Partnerships Execution: Support the development, structuring, and execution of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, ensuring alignment with corporate development priorities. 

• Integration Planning & Delivery: Lead post-deal integration planning and execution, ensuring clear ownership, synergy tracking, and alignment across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions. 

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Product, Technical, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution from deal thesis through to integration. 

• Pipeline & Deal Governance: Maintain visibility and reporting on deal pipeline, transaction progress, risks, and outcomes to VP Corporate Development and executive stakeholders. 

• External Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with targets, advisors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders to support deal flow and partnership opportunities. 

• Executive & Board Support: Support the development of investment papers, presentations, and analysis for Executive Team and Board discussions. 

Must Haves:

• M&A & Partnerships Experience (10+ years): Proven experience executing transactions and partnerships within technology, deep-tech, or complex B2B environments, with strong exposure to end-to-end deal processes and integration. 

We Value: 

• Transaction Execution Expertise: Strong experience in due diligence, financial modelling, deal structuring, and negotiations.  

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess market opportunities, value chains, and strategic fit in complex environments.  

• Partnership Development: Experience supporting or delivering strategic partnerships and joint ventures.  

• Integration Delivery: Proven ability to drive post-deal integration and deliver measurable synergies.  

• Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to work effectively across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain teams.  

• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal leaders and external partners.  

• Execution Focus: Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals and priorities simultaneously.  

• Operating in Ambiguity: Comfortable working in fast-moving, evolving markets with incomplete information. 

This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible   The base pay range for this role is $230,000 - $310,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. 

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. 

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. 

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.