Project Management Assistant (m/f/d)

Your mission

The future of AI computing is light, not electrons .

Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable , energy-efficient alternative to transistor- based architectures for next - generation AI and HPC applications .

As our Project Management Assistant (m/f/d) you are the operational engine that keeps our photonic computing projects on track.

You will act as a vital link between the Product Owner, Project Manager, and our cross functional technical teams . This role is about providing maximum team leverage by maintaining structured overviews of technical developments and ensuring that our complex project plans are translated into precise , actionable workflows .

Your Responsibilities

• Operational Force Multiplier: Support the Product Owner and Project Manager in planning , coordinating , and tracking complex photonic projects to ensure the team remains focused on strategic decisions .
• Documentation Architecture: Own and maintain the integrity of project documentation , including schedules , technical records , action items , and status reports to ensure accuracy and accessibility .
• Meeting & Workshop Mastery: Facilitate meetings , workshops , and stand- ups , ensuring smooth communication and that every session results in clear , tracked deliverables .
• Milestone & Dependency Tracking: Maintain a clear overview of project backlogs , technical dependencies , and milestones , providing high-level transparency to both technical and non- technical stakeholders .
• Strategic Reporting Support: Assist in preparing sophisticated project dashboards , presentations , and reports for management , translating technical progress into structured updates .
• Process Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to project templates and agile workflows ( Scrum /Kanban), contributing to the continuous improvement of efficient reporting mechanisms .

Your profile

• Academic Foundation : You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Physics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Technical Literacy : You have prior experience supporting project teams , preferably within a technical or engineering environment , and can navigate complex project lifecycles .
• Tool & Agile Fluency : You are proficient with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence , MS Project) and have a solid understanding of Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.
• Analytical Self-Leadership: You possess a high degree of self-organization and a solution oriented mindset maintaining calm and efficiency even under the pressure of tight deadlines .
• Stakeholder Collaboration : You have a proven ability to coordinate cross functional teams and facilitate alignment between diverse technical stakeholders .
• Communication Excellence: You possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills ; fluency in English is required , and proficiency in German is a distinct advantage .

Why us?

• We hire for attitude and train for skills.

• We encourage self responsibility and accelerate professional development.

• We move fast and encourage experimentation.

• You have the opportunity to be part of developing breakthrough photonic computing technology and have a lasting impact on the future of computing.

• You can be part of a passionate international, highly skilled cross functional team.

• You will have access to the founders of the company.

About us

Who we are and what we do

Q.ANT is a deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems. The analog co-processors are optimised for complex computations and enable energy-efficient performance for next-generation AI and HPC applications. In collaboration with the Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart IMS CHIPS, Q.ANT operates its own pilot line for photonic chips, based on the material system Thin-Film Lithium Niobate TFLN. Q.ANT was founded by Michael Förtsch in 2018 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.