Senior Technical Project Manager

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Senior Technical Project Manager

We are seeking an exceptional and results-driven Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO). The TPM will play a pivotal role in driving complex engineering projects within SPARC, our first-of-a-kind compact fusion machine. The TPM will be responsible to ensure that a comprehensive plan is established around the engineering, design and construction of complex highly engineered process systems and that the team executes to meet the requirements of that plan.

Drive projects within SPARC from inception to completion

Develop comprehensive plans for the engineering, procurement and construction of highly engineered process systems

Manage SPARC systems through final design, working with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts

Establish project milestones & ensure all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters

Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets

Support resolution of schedule conflicts

Track and report SPARC progress

Facilitate collaboration between the PMO, system leads and other SPARC project team members to create more efficient project methods, efficient project communication, standards and reporting channels between groups

Lead implementation of strategic process improvement plans and act as a catalyst to resolve diverse objectives and competing priorities within the SPARC team

Lead a cross-functional team (matrix) composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders to meet the requirements of the execution plan

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals

Manage cost & schedule along with driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project life cycle

Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule

Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates and reporting

Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: Identify risks, develop & drive mitigation plans, and keeping stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates & risk reporting

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field

Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of technical project lifecycles.

Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering and project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and other areas

Possess a thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills

Thorough understanding of engineering product life-cycle with experience in driving products through phase-gate design reviews such as CDR, PDR, FDR or equivalent

Experience working with Jira, Confluence

Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project, P6 or equivalent

Previous work experience in new product introduction/delivery programs for high tech components or assemblies

Experienced in the vendor management of highly engineered complex systems

Willingness to travel when required or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Perform activities such as typing, stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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