Posted July 14, 2026
VP, Facilities, Security & HSE (Global) - 889
Quantinuum
Broomfield, Colorado, United States 80020
Full Time
Reference: 285808470
VP, Facilities, Security & HSE (Global) - 889
We are seeking a strategic, global leader to serve as VP, Facilities, Security & HSE (Global), responsible for overseeing Quantinuum’s worldwide real estate portfolio, facilities operations, physical security, and health, safety & environment (HSE) programs.
This role will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth, advanced R&D environments, and mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will partner across the business to create safe, secure, and high-performing workplaces while optimizing cost, risk, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Facilities & Real Estate
- Develop and execute global facilities and real estate strategy aligned to business growth and innovation priorities.
- Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, capital projects, and portfolio optimization.
- Lead design, construction, and operation of complex environments including laboratories, cleanrooms, and technical facilities.
- Drive cost efficiency, vendor performance, and long-term asset planning.
Infrastructure & Equipment
- Ensure reliability and uptime of critical infrastructure systems (e.g., HVAC, power, specialized lab systems)
- Partner with engineering and R&D teams to support advanced technical equipment and experimental environments.
- Establish standards for maintenance, lifecycle management, and capacity planning.
Physical & Cyber Security
- Lead global physical and cyber security strategies, including access control, surveillance, incident response, and risk mitigation.
- Protect people, intellectual property, and sensitive assets across all sites.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams on integrated risk management.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Build and maintain a world-class HSE program ensuring compliance with all local, national, and international regulations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across laboratories, manufacturing, and office environments.
- Oversee risk assessments, audits, training, and incident management.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and scale a high-performing, multidisciplinary global team.
- Establish policies, KPIs, and governance models for facilities, security, and safety operations.
- Partner with executive leadership on risk, continuity planning, and enterprise resilience
- Manage budgets, capital investments, and vendor relationships.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or related field
- 20+ years of relevant leadership experience across facilities, security, and/or HSE
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Proven experience managing global, multi-site operations in highly technical or regulated environments.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar)
- Experience supporting R&D labs, advanced manufacturing, or semiconductor/quantum environments.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (OSHA, ISO, environmental compliance, etc.)
- Demonstrated success in scaling infrastructure in high-growth, innovation-driven organizations.
- Expertise in physical security and enterprise risk management
- Experience in leading teams across multiple disciplines at the same time
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target
The pay range for this role is $344,000 – $412,500 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Travel: ~25-40%
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
$344,000 - $412,000 a year
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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