Project Manager

SuperQ Technologies India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperQ Technologies India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs involving superconducting materials, magnet systems, and cryogenic technologies from concept to deployment. You will coordinate with materials science, cryogenics, electrical engineering, and quality teams to deliver superconducting magnets, wire/tape, or systems on time and within budget.

The role requires end-to-end planning, integrated schedules, milestone tracking, risk

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of project management experience in high-tech R&D environments.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools (Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of superconducting programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and resource plans.
• Coordinate with R&D, process, and reliability teams to track milestones.
• Manage budgets, CapEx tracking, and vendor/procurement timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks; drive recovery plans for schedule slippage.
• Lead program reviews, status reports, and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate cross-site coordination with partners and labs.
• Collaborate with customers and researchers on timelines and delivery.
• Lead post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs involving

superconducting materials, magnet systems, and cryogenic technologies. The ideal candidate will

drive projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment — coordinating tightly

with materials science, cryogenics, electrical engineering, and quality teams to deliver

superconducting magnets, wire/tape, or systems on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of superconductor programs, including magnet/coil development, wire and tape production, cryostat integration, and system-level testing.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, critical path analysis, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with R&D, process, and reliability engineering teams to track technical milestones such as material qualification, coil winding, cooldown/quench testing, and field-performance validation.
• Manage project budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and vendor/tooling procurement timelines in partnership with finance and procurement, including specialty cryogenic equipment.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to quench events, material performance, supply of rare materials and schedule slippage; escape issues with clear recovery plans.
• Drive stakeholder communication through regular program reviews, status reports, and executive dashboards (e.g., using Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).
• Facilitate change control and cross-site/cross-lab coordination for multi-partner or multi-vendor programs, including academic and national-lab collaborations where applicable.
• Partner with customers, research institutions, and/or component suppliers on program timelines, qualification requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Lead post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and templates.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 - 7 years of project management experience in superconductor, cryogenics, advanced materials, or related high-tech R&D manufacturing environments.
• Working understanding of superconducting materials (low-temperature and/or high-
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex, schedule-driven programs with hard technical milestones.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera) and
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, research partners, and customers.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with cryogenic infrastructure (helium liquefaction, cryocoolers, dilution refrigerators) and associated safety protocols.
• Exposure to national laboratory, academic research, or government-funded (e.g., DOE, ITER)
• Experience in a regulated or safety-critical environment involving pressure systems, high