Director of Fusion Origination & Commercialization

Lever, Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental/Vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Professional growth

Team events

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Head of Origination to lead customer and partnership strategies for ARC fusion plants. You will drive long-term PPA negotiations, align cross-functional teams, and build a scalable origination function to enable bankable project finance and deployment of fusion energy.

You will shape commercial frameworks, identify high-value markets, and maintain relationships with utilities and strategic customers while traveling for key opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or >10 years energy experience with 5 years leading origination or related sales.
• Proven track record closing long-term PPAs, tolling or capacity contracts.
• Strong understanding of North American wholesale power markets and market rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination strategy and execution for ARC fusion projects and long-term PPAs.
• Develop relationships with anchor customers, utilities, and industrial off-takers.
• Shape wholesale/retail origination strategy to secure contracted revenue streams.
• Provide leadership during procurement processes, RFPs, and negotiations.
• Collaborate across functions to align customer needs with project economics.
• Build and mentor a high-performing origination team and drive continuous improvement.
• Design innovative contract structures to engage early adopters while mitigating risk.
• Identify high-value markets and favorable regulatory frameworks for deals.

Skills

Origination

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic partnerships

Financial acumen

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (bonus)

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Head of Origination to lead customer and partnership strategies for ARC fusion plants. You will drive long-term PPA negotiations, align cross-functional teams, and build a scalable origination function to enable bankable project finance and deployment of fusion energy.

You will shape commercial frameworks, identify high-value markets, and maintain relationships with utilities and strategic customers while traveling for key opportunities.