Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Senior Technical Project Manager - Design/Assembly

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDevens, MA, USA$139k - $210k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
At least 7 years of experience in engineering and/or project management across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineering.
A proven track record of managing complex engineering projects, strong project management skills, leadership abilities, and understanding of technical project lifecycles.
Strong understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques.
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 understand complex technical systems and work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Willingness to travel when required or work required nights, weekends, or on-call.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

Drive SPARC projects from inception to completion.
Develop comprehensive plans for the engineering, procurement, and construction of highly engineered process systems.
Manage SPARC systems through final design with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, analysts, and other stakeholders.
Establish project milestones and ensure deliverables are met within budget and timeline parameters.
Develop project plans outlining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timelines to meet strategic targets.
Support resolution of schedule conflicts and drive recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule.
Track and report SPARC project progress, ensuring schedules and status reflect execution accurately.
Facilitate collaboration between the PMO, system leads, and other SPARC project team members to improve methods, communication, standards, and reporting channels.
Support strategic process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, and communication.
Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, manufacturing, construction, and other stakeholders to meet project execution requirements.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture to drive project execution and collective goals.
Manage cost and schedule while driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project timelines, identify potential delays, develop mitigation strategies, and drive actions to maintain the schedule.
Maintain detailed project schedules and ensure project data in Jira and other project management tools is accurate and aligned with field execution.
Keep stakeholders informed of project progress through regular updates, reporting, and presentations to management.
Manage project risks by identifying risks, developing and driving mitigation plans, and providing regular updates and risk reporting to stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Previous work experience in new product introduction or 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.

Salary Range: 139000 to 210000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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 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 you'll 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 we’re looking for:

Minimum of Bachelor’s 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

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re 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.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems builds fusion energy systems that aim to provide clean, affordable power. It designs tokamaks using high-temperature superconducting magnets to make smaller, less expensive machines. Its flagship SPARC is intended to produce net energy, with ARC envisioned as the first commercial fusion power plant. The company collaborates with MIT and focuses on a data-driven, mission-focused path to scalable fusion energy for large energy users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4B
Headquarters: Harvard, MA
Founded: 2018

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