Principal R&D Technical Project Manager

Devens, MAFull-time

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 and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We're in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we've raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Principal R&D Technical Project Manager This TPM will drive one or more projects in our advanced research and development division. This specialized role requires the application of proven project management best practices in the performance of projects that develop, test and deliver of complex, first of a kind, systems.

What you'll do: Lead a cross-functional team (matrix) composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders in the rapid development, evaluation and delivery of project results

Deeply understand company objectives to influence and direct project team decisions to deliver solutions commensurate with those company objectives

Act as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external project management

Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining and managing project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets

Support resolution of schedule conflicts

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals

Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule

What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field

20+ years of experience, with a minimum of 10 years, of managing teams in the development, delivery and/or sustainment of first of their kind products

Strong communication skills as applied to leading teams - setting requirements and expectations, establishing strategy

Proven project management experience including requirements definition, scope management, planning, scheduling, risk management, budget management, stakeholder management and communications management

Experience acting as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers

Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mobilize multi-disciplinary teams to address complex issues

Proven ability to drive a team to deliver on their commitments while functioning as a collaborative team member and a servant leader

Proficient in driving decision-making and execution with available resources

Capable of leading strategic ideation and transitioning seamlessly to drive flawless operational execution

Possesses excellent communication skills, adapting to various levels of technical proficiency to ensure comprehensive understanding among all stakeholders

Experienced in resource management, tracking and planning in a matrixed organization

Bonus points for: Experience managing projects with Jira

Experience with risk management

Experience with strategy development

Proven experience managing projects to budget and working with multi-functional teams

Expertise in managing teams leveraging Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Familiarity with navigating phase-gated engineering lifecycles

Familiarity with cryogenics, high vacuum and/or power distribution

Must-have Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly

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

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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, 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.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field