Senior Technical Project Manager

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

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.

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 life cycles
• 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…