Senior Product Marketing Director - Platform & Industry Narrative Bothell, Washi

Senior Product Marketing Director - Platform & Industry Narrative Locations: Bothell, Washington; College Park, Maryland, United States. IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped‑ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are seeking a Senior Director, Quantum Platform Product Marketing to lead cross‑platform narrative development and alignment, launch coherence, GTM playbook development, as well as industry‑ and region‑specific narrative adaptation for our full‑stack quantum platform and growing technology portfolio. In this role, you will align executive leadership, product, and go‑to‑market teams around a unified platform narrative, ensuring consistent framing, language, and claims across customer, partner, analyst, and investor engagements. You will lead the work to establish and maintain a unified, credible market story that positions the company as a long‑term platform leader while enabling each product family within the platform to maintain differentiated technical authority. Key Responsibilities Translate product‑level messaging, claims, proof points, and terminology in alignment with the company’s full‑stack quantum platform narrative , demonstrating that the platform as a whole is greater than the sum of each individual part, while preserving technical credibility for each underlying product family. Ensure platform narrative consistency across all product lines and releases , proactively identifying and resolving gaps, overlaps, or fragmentation before they reach the market. Support the design of cross‑platform GTM plays and sales‑aligned playbooks , translating platform strategy into repeatable engagement models, industry‑specific use case motions, and executive‑ready conversation frameworks that accelerate pipeline development and revenue progression. Orchestrate platform‑level competitive intelligence and readiness , working across subject‑matter experts in each product domain to develop materials and objection‑handling frameworks that clearly articulate “why the IonQ quantum platform delivers greater customer value” versus alternatives and point solutions. Continuously monitor the global quantum competitive landscape , evolving positioning and readiness materials as benchmarks, claims, funding signals, and market narratives shift. Partner closely with Product Managers across product lines to predictably and consistently deliver launches and major technical milestones aligned to sales and marketing motions, ensuring product announcements reinforce platform strategy, roadmap progress, and long‑term credibility. Drive cross‑functional alignment for launches and milestone releases across Product, Sales, Corporate Marketing, PR, and Analyst Relations to maximize coherent market impact. Develop and support industry‑ and region‑tuned, platform materials , enabling the core quantum narrative to resonate across verticals (e.g., pharma, manufacturing, energy, financial services, defense) and geographies, by demonstrating an understanding of distinct motivations, dynamics and buyer expectations. Act as a trusted platform partner to cross company product leaders , facilitating alignment without diminishing individual product line ownership or differentiation. Experience & Background 10+ years of experience in technical product marketing , preferably in deep‑tech, emerging technology, or complex B2B platforms; science communications experience is a plus. Proven experience translating complex technical subject matter into coherent, scalable market narratives; exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ownership of competitive intelligence and executive‑level positioning in technically sophisticated markets. Experience partnering directly with Product Management and Engineering in milestone‑driven environments . Strong executive communication skills with experience adapting platform narratives for enterprise industries, governments and global regions . Strategic thinker who remains hands‑on in high‑growth, high‑complexity environments. Experience working across multiple product lines or business units. Strong understanding of quantum technology concepts with the ability to communicate credibly with technical audiences. Comfortable influencing without authority and partnering with senior leaders across product, sales, engineering, and marketing. Confident presenter to internal and external audiences, including customers, partners, and executives. Brings a mindset that is curious, analytical, customer‑obsessed, commercially minded…and energized by ambiguity in early or fast‑evolving markets. Highly organized, self‑directed , and capable of balancing long‑term strategy with near‑term execution demands. Location: Hybrid, preferably based near IonQ’s US Headquarters in Washington DC / Maryland or Seattle, WA. Travel: Expect 10‑15% travel per quarter, depending on seasonal priorities. The approximate base salary range for this position is $169,869 - $221,514. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance. 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. 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