Principal Technical Project Manager - Superconductor
Principal Technical Project Manager - Superconductor
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Job Description
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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised over $2 billion in capital more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
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 Principal Technical Project Manager
We are seeking an exceptional and results-driven Technical Project Manager to join our Superconducting R&D team in Milpitas CA.
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.
What youll do:
- Drive engineering projects within Superconducting from inception to completion:
- Near-term focus will be driving Superconducting systems through final design working with a cross-functional team of engineers scientists designers and analysts
- Longer-term focus: Lead and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects including design procurement and build activities
- Take ownership of project success: set project milestones & ensuring 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
Key Responsibility - Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Lead a cross-functional team composed of engineers designers analysts procurement specialists and other stakeholders
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals
Key Responsibility - Budget & Schedule Management:
- May own responsibility authority and accountability for 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
Key Responsibility - Risk Management:
- Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: Identifying risks developing & driving mitigation plans keep stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates & risk reporting
What were looking for:
- 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 8-10 years of experience in engineering and project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines including mechanical electrical and other areas
- Minimum of Bachelors degree in an engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong sense of self-motivation and personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Possess a thorough understanding of project management planning and scheduling methods and techniques.
- 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
- Keen attention to safety
- Strong leadership abilities; comfortable taking on exciting challenges with minimal supervision
- Dynamic and creative: Thrives in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simultaneously. Foster an environment of innovation and creative problem-solving within the project team
- Team oriented: Comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives
Bonus points for:
- Experience with magnets large/heavy assembly processes thermo-mechanical assemblies machining welding and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation)
- Experience working with Jira Confluence
- Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project P6 or equivalent
- PMP PRINCE2 or similar project management certification
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
$150000 - $250000 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
12.5 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
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