Lead, Quantum Technologies & Convergence
Position:ProfessionalEst. deadline:~ 19 Sep 2026 (20 days left)Job ID:R4267Posted on:20 Aug 2026 (10 days ago)
Job Description
Leads workstreams for the World Economic Forum's Quantum Economy Network and Technology Convergence initiatives. The role builds cross-sector communities, develops quantum and AI activities and digital platforms, integrates frontier-technology portfolios, and turns analysis, stakeholder dialogue and events into thought leadership, collaboration and policy-relevant action.
Key Details
Department
Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation and Centre for AI Excellence
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
8 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Manage Quantum Economy Network and Technology Convergence workstreams with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Design and execute quantum and AI activities that accelerate ecosystem-level adoption and action
- Coordinate Project Fellows through strategic support, progress tracking and feedback
- Support development of the Quantum Applications Hub and Technology Convergence AI-Dashboard
- Engage Forum partners and curate multi-stakeholder communities across business, government and civil society
- Integrate quantum, AI, robotics, space, biology and climate-technology work across Forum centres
- Lead reports, policy papers and blogs and analyse technology, regulatory and policy developments
- Design workshops, roundtables and community events that inform the initiatives
Role Requirements
- Master's degree in economics, computer science, engineering, social sciences, communications or another cross-cutting field
- Eight to ten years of relevant experience in technology-related domains and successful global initiatives
- Experience designing, managing and facilitating communities, workshops and meetings virtually and in person
- Proven project-management and coordination skills with critical thinking and synthesis across diverse global teams
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
Desired Criteria
- Experience in quantum technology, advanced computing or innovation
- Knowledge of quantum technologies and other emerging technologies
- Deep understanding of technology strategy, policy and value-chain impacts
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- No fixed closing date was published; displayed deadline is an estimated operational date
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WEF Careers, on 20 Aug 2026.