Senior Technical Project Manager DesignAssembly

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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And were working with policymakers suppliers and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised $4 billion of capital making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.

If thats 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 Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO). The TPM will play a key role in driving complex engineering projects within SPARC our first-of-a-kind compact fusion machine. The TPM will be responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive plans around the engineering design procurement and construction of highly engineered systems and ensuring the team executes to meet the requirements of those plans. The primary focus of this role will be driving Non-HTS projects to closure with additional responsibility for providing TPM support to critical-path activities within Assembly including both PASY (Pre Assembly) and SASY (SPARC Assembly).

What youll do:

• 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 analysts and other stakeholders
• Establish project milestones and ensure all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining project scope goals deliverables resources and timelines to meet strategic targets
• Support resolution of schedule conflicts and actively drive recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule
• Track and report SPARC project progress ensuring project schedules and status accurately reflect execution
• Facilitate collaboration between the PMO system leads and other SPARC project team members to create more efficient project methods communication standards and reporting channels
• Support implementation of strategic process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project execution efficiency and communication
• Lead cross-functional teams composed of engineers designers analysts procurement specialists manufacturing construction and other stakeholders to meet project execution requirements
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals
• Manage cost and schedule while driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project timelines rigorously identifying potential delays developing mitigation strategies and driving actions to maintain the project schedule
• Maintain detailed project schedules and ensure project data in Jira and other project management tools remains accurate and aligned with actual field execution
• Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates reporting and presentations to management
• Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: identify risks develop and drive mitigation plans and keep stakeholders informed through regular updates and risk reporting

What were looking for:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in an engineering field
• High bias for action and ownership with a proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with strong project management skills leadership abilities and an understanding of technical project lifecycles
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering and/or project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines including mechanical electrical and other areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with the capacity to engage influence and lead stakeholders at all levels
• Strong understanding of project management planning and scheduling methods and techniques
• Exceptional planning organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of the engineering product lifecycle with experience driving products through phase-gate design reviews such as CDR PDR FDR or equivalent
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules and using project management tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project P6 or equivalent
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical systems and effectively work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced schedule-driven environment and manage multiple priorities

Bonus points for:

• Previous work experience in new product introduction/delivery programs for high-tech components or assemblies
• Experience in manufacturing or construction of highly engineered complex systems
• Experience working in a startup or other fast-paced rapidly evolving environment
• Experience with Lean continuous improvement or other process improvement methodologies

Must-have Requirements:

• 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

$140000 - $200000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits . The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

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At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Required Experience:

Senior IC