We are looking for a Senior Manager of Quantum Applications -- Sweden Site Manager to lead our business and technology development in utilizing IonQ’s quantum computers to create solutions for our business partners in the Nordics region and globally. As a Sr. Manager of Quantum Applications -- Sweden Site Manager, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to solve the world’s most complex problems using world’s best quantum computers built at IonQ. As a founding leader of the IonQ Sweden office, you will also play a key role in growing the site, establishing a culture and connecting with both the local innovation ecosystem as well as other IonQ sites and customers around the world.

As a seasoned R&D leader and a deep technical expert on a team of PhD application scientists co-located within the vibrant BioVenture Hub in Gothenburg, you will drive the discovery of new algorithms and computational resource models, the development of core IP, and oversee the maturation of hybrid quantum solutions from quantum circuits to deployment to the cloud platform. You will work closely with product, marketing, sales, operations, and external customers/partners to brainstorm new ideas, define multi-year roadmaps, and represent IonQ at high-visibility technical conferences (often all in a single day)!

Responsibilities:

• As a founding leader of the IonQ quantum application development center based in Gothenburg, Sweden, drive a culture of customer success and innovation across the site
• Help develop, hire and grow IonQ’s Sweden/Nordics Applications team and business by establishing and managing customer engagements, and develop quantum solutions for practical real-world problems
• Partner with IonQ’s clients to develop and execute strategies for establishing quantum solutions business in the region and across a wide range of industry verticals
• Build, grow and manage a highly talented technical team in the Sweden/Nordics region dedicated to delivering hybrid quantum applications for partners and customers 
• Identify opportunities for developing and deploying quantum solution packages for a broad user base in the Sweden/Nordics region and beyond
• Interface with other technical teams to enable co-design and co-development of powerful IonQ quantum computers that are optimized for customer use cases
• Work closely with Product Management, Sales, and Marketing teams to expand our customer base by developing hybrid quantum products that will deliver commercial advantage
• Create strong portfolio of intellectual property in quantum applications
• Develop new business models and identify new business opportunities enabled by hybrid quantum solutions, including integrating quantum algorithms within larger, end-to-end customer workflows
• Collaborate with other managers and consistently and effectively communicate across the organization and up the leadership chain. Represent the group at academic, industry and local events

You’d be a good fit with: 

• 12+ years of experience in technical R&D for solution development in algorithms and/or computational applications
• 4+ years of experience leading consultative customer engagements 
• Operational knowledge of quantum computing capabilities
• 5+ years of managing deeply technical teams to develop innovative solutions for customer problems, integrating R&D artifacts with larger workflows and bringing them to market
• Proven track record of technical leadership and innovation, demonstrated through deployed solutions, commercial licenses, publications and/or patents
• Experience in building, operating and growing business focused on providing solutions that solve customer needs

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Ph.D. in chemistry, computer science, engineering, physics or related field
• Prior experience commercializing radically new technologies
• Prior experience leading global collaborations 
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering quantum computing solutions
• Domain expertise in computational/quantum chemistry, biopharma, optimization

Location: This role is based onsite in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Travel: 10% domestic and international
Job ID:  1052

We are looking for a Senior Quantum Field Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum solutions and solve the world’s most complex problems.  Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum computing products and quantum applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications.
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
• This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows.
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms together with the IonQ Application team
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.
• Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.
• This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always come first.

You’d be a good fit with:

• 5 years of experience in technical customer-facing roles or equivalent capacity.  The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer facings skills are critical.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
• Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing.

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing.
• Time on the customer side in various verticals included leadership roles - this provides customer empathy
• Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK.
• Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (“full stack skills”)
• Experience leading technical events.

Location: This position requires candidates to be based in the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden).
Travel: 20% travel domestically and globally
Job ID: 1375

At AKQA (part of WPP), we use the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and content that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

In the heart of innovation, AKQA Sweden thrives. We are privileged to collaborate with a fantastic portfolio of clients, including Volvo Cars, Volvo Penta, H&M, Ikea, and Zimmer Biomet. Each partnership is a unique journey, a shared pursuit of creating transformative ideas, products, and services that resonate with their distinct needs and aspirations.

Working with the Delivery team connects you with talented experts from various backgrounds and experiences, who are passionate about ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality, on time, and that clients receive the greatest possible value from their investment.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Delivery team  at AKQA Sweden, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing large workstreams, ensuring the successful delivery of complex and impactful assignments. Working across four distinct areas our Associate Directors have expertise in at least one area while being comfortable in all others.

Production: Leading complex film shoots, large-scale asset production for campaigns, or production of OOH assets at scale.
Projects: Leading international marketing campaigns in multiple markets, delivering digital and physical experiences.
Product: Leading complex design/technology-driven products, such as website re-platforming, App development for new revenue streams, or other large-scale product management.
Innovation: Implementing cutting-edge technologies and experimenting to find effective market fit.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Provide mentoring and support to multiple project teams, ensuring the delivery of incredible customer experiences, including (but not limited to) websites, e-commerce, mobile apps, emerging technologies, films, products, or events.
• Oversee the successful setup, structure, and end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements involving technical, brand, marketing stakeholders, or environmental complexities, rollout plans in multiple countries, physical construction, or fixed deadlines. 
• Establish strong relationships with senior clients, partners, and multiple suppliers, ensuring the best outcomes for both clients and AKQA.
• Lead on cross-department collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to promote a cohesive and high-performing work environment.
• Iterate and teach tailored delivery approaches based on methodology or client need, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define and agree on the Scope of Work, ensuring engagements are clear, unambiguous, and effectively delivered.
• Lead on client discussions regarding project realities, addressing open issues promptly and decisively.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Significant  experience in managing diverse service delivery functions in a fast-paced environment, implementing innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Leads client sessions, resolving challenging discussions with senior client stakeholders, and building long-term relationships.
• Expert understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies and when to use them. 
• Experience line managing multiple  team members.
• Ability to define functional and technical requirements or User Stories and articulate the value to clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate with new clients about appropriate ways of working to reach their business objectives.
• Experience owning commercial/financial decisions.
• Commitment to delivering the highest quality of production.
• Strong customer service ethos.
• Self-motivation with the ability to inspire and lead project teams to fulfil a vision.
• Dedication to continuous improvement of AKQA delivery practices, processes, and procedures.
• Certification in Scrum, Lean, or other delivery methodologies is a benefit, but not a requirement.

At AKQA Sweden, we are in relentless pursuit of the beyond, shaping the future with our clients, our people, and our planet at the core. Our work is not just our profession, it's our passion, and our commitment is to a future where everyone has the opportunity to shine. We are not just creating for today, we are creating the Future. Faster.

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Role Summary and Impact 

We are looking for a Programmatic Specialist to manage the daily operations of our client accounts. This is a pivotal role within our team, where you will be entrusted with the budgeting, optimization, and reporting of campaigns for some of Sweden’s most exciting brands to work with.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to develop their skills in programmatic buying as well as communicating channel results and the business impact to clients, and who understands the importance of their channel within the wider marketing strategy. Staying on top of industry trends and best practices, you will become the person for insights that could influence our clients’ strategies.

As a Specialist, you will have the support and guidance from our senior team members and work closely with Senior Specialists and Strategists to manage the daily operations of accounts, including budgeting, optimization, and reporting. Your role will involve directly managing small and midsized client accounts, while also providing support on higher-tier accounts with the guidance of more senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day management of programmatic delivery for small to mid-sized clients, including recommendations, budgeting, optimization, and reporting.
• Support senior team members with larger client accounts and seek continuous feedback on the quality of work delivered, aligning with our Ways of Working and best practices.
• Contribute to the operational success and growth of your accounts, ensuring client profitability and awareness of profit/loss.
• Gain a deep understanding of client business objectives and their industry landscape to contribute to their achievement.
• Innovate and develop recommendations to improve efficiency or add value for the client, identifying opportunities beyond the current scope.

Skills and Experience 

• 1+ years’ experience in programmatic buying, adops or media agency.
• A data-driven and business-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback from senior team members.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37,5-hour workweek, half-days and “klämdagar" off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year. 

 WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.  
   
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  
 
Application
This is a full-time permanent position with a start date as soon as possible. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. 

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Contact 
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact martina.lundgren@wppmedia.com. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.   

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Role Summary and Impact
Join the dynamic social team at WPP Media as a Senior Paid Social Specialist, where you will engage in social media advertising campaigns for some of Sweden's and the world's leading brands. Utilising market leading technology and working closely with various platforms, you will have the opportunity to explore innovative creative formats and advertising solutions. The role can be based in either our Gothenburg, Malmö or Stockholm office.

 Responsibilities: 

• Responsibility and management of larger accounts in social media 
• Mentoring junior specialists' operational work including time management to ensure client profitability 
• Developing best practices within the platforms 
• Collaborating with other disciplines to identify areas for improvement for clients 
• Campaign management and optimization on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok 
• Strategy and recommendations for social media advertising such as platform selection, budget, KPIs, target audience, format, frequency, testing, and input on creative material 
• Analysis, evaluation, and reporting based on defined goals and KPIs 
• Presenting strategy, results, best practices, and trends in our internal, client, and agency meetings 

Skills and Experience  

• 2-3 years of experience in full-funnel social media buying with a focus on performance, either at a media agency or with an advertiser 
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook Ads Manager 
• Good knowledge of LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, and TikTok Ads Manager 
• Experience working with dashboards and third-party platforms 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel 
• University degree or relevant education in digital marketing 
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written 
• Analytical thinking, curious, and driven to improve your results 
• Attention to details, organized, and able to work independently 
• Thrives in team’s environment and ability to build trust in client relationships

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37,5-hour workweek, half-days and “klämdagar" off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year.

 WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.  
   
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  
 

Application 
This is a full-time permanent position with entry as soon as possible. We apply a six-month probationary period. Please note that this role requires that you have the legal right to work in Sweden. In addition to reviewing your CV and conducting interviews, our recruitment process includes a testing phase. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. 

 We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Contact 
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Malin Holmberg, Activation Director at malin.holmberg@wppmedia.com. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. 

 
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Role Summary and Impact  

Join the dynamic social team at WPP Media as a Paid Social Specialist, where you will engage in social media advertising campaigns for some of Sweden's and the world's leading brands. Utilising market leading technology and working closely with various platforms, you will have the opportunity to explore innovative creative formats and advertising solutions. We are seeking a parental leave cover, and we’re open to shaping the role around your experience. This means it could be a senior position with wider responsibilities, or a mid-level role with a more focused scope.  

Responsibilities:  

• Manage and optimize campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok  
• Aid in formulating strategies and provide recommendations for social media advertising, encompassing platform selection, budgeting, KPIs, target audience, content format, frequency, testing, and creative input  
• Monitor, track, optimize and report on campaign performance in line with client KPIs    
• Presenting campaign results in client and agency meetings and periodically assist in creating new business presentations   

Skills and Experience   

• 1-3 years of experience in digital media buying, preferably within a media agency or in-house at an advertiser 
• A good understanding of Meta Ads Manager 
• Preferred to have knowledge of at least one more social platform such as TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn or Pinterest  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel  
• A university degree or relevant vocational education in digital marketing  
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, with excellent communication skills  
• Analytical, curious, and motivated to enhance performance outcomes  
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of independent work 
• A team player with a knack for building strong client relationships  

Life at WPP Media & Benefits  

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37,5-hour workweek, half-days and “klämdagar" off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.   
    
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.   

Application 

This is a full-time parental leave cover for approximately 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible.  

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences.   

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Within AKQA, we view the production of content as an integral part of our project journey, whilst on our mission to deliver value for our clients and create positive impact for their customers. As part of a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving, our team provides a wide range of capabilities including measurement strategies, user experience analytics, consumer research, and applied data science.

This role offers the chance to shine on world-class clients, impact experiences that touch millions, and grow significant partnerships with direct responsibility to our clients and teams alike.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• As a senior member of the Delivery Team in Sweden, reporting to the Group Delivery Director, you lead the Production team and oversee projects across the local studio, partnering with the EP, EU to foster best practice and regional collaboration.
• Mentor the local production team, organize and manage the day-to-day production work of the local studio.
• Be the point of knowledge and experience for pre-production, production, and post-production phases, for the internal team and client.
• Client-facing on day - to- day project work and for new business development 
• Create scalable production solutions with adequate quality partners ensuring optimised competitiveness.
• In collaboration with Account Lead, forming an internal project leadership team adapted per projects as streamlined as possible.
• Set and negotiate legal terms and project’s safe conditions for production
• Manage budgets from initial ballpark quotation to final approved budget and set up projects’ framing 
• Build bridges between content and technology and have a point of view about the content of tomorrow. 
• Contributing to AKQA’s values: Invention, Bravery, Generosity and Elevation, you will be excited about being part of our success.  You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly strive to improve the way things are done for our clients.

 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS 

• 10+ years of experience working as an expert on interactive content production projects, including campaign, brand films, photography,etc.
• Experience successfully running content production programmes of work in excess of 5M.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project
• Excellent understanding of business OKRs, forecasting models and basic financial accounting principle
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection
• Be an excellent team player and manager who supports and elevates the project and inspire, mentor and empower the team members.
• Lead collaboration particularly with Creative, Design, Content, Delivery and Account teams, where appropriate.

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