Project Manager

Overview:

Inertia is seeking a highly driven Project Manager with a strong technical foundation in laser systems or hard science environments to lead complex cross-functional projects from concept through execution.

This role is ideal for someone who drives decisions and leads teams to deliver results. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and project leadership with the ability to connect engineering design and physics concepts to execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of projects with project lead including gathering requirements and managing schedule budget and deliverables

• Drive project progress by tracking tasks managing timelines and ensuring accountability across teams

• Facilitate and lead cross-functional discussions resolving conflicts and driving decisions forward

• Develop project plans charters and reporting to communicate status risks and milestones clearly

• Identify and mitigate risks removing blockers to keep projects on track

• Apply technical understanding to support decision-making and guide project direction
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in project coordination or project management within a technical or scientific environment (Laser experience preferred)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or related technical/science field

• PMP PRINCE2 or Agile/Scrum certifications

• Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive outcomes without heavy oversight

• Strong experience in project lifecycle

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and drive deliverables

• Experience with project management tools (MS Project required; Jira a plus)

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to summarize complex information clearly

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Salary & Benefits:

• The base salary range for this role is $120000 - $150000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and education.

• We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program including Medical Dental and Vision plans company-paid holidays matching 401k and more!
  

About Inertia:

Inertia is taking the most direct scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation transformative technology and multi-year investment Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.

This position requires access to technology software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions due to export controls security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidates eligibility for obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information to the extent required including without limitation a security clearance export license or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

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