Fusion Energy: Technical Program Manager (Hybrid)

Type One Energy Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy Group in Knoxville, TN seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead execution of key technical programs for fusion stellarator technologies. You will plan, track milestones, coordinate resources, and manage risks across engineering, physics, operations, and leadership teams.

The role blends high-level strategy with day-to-day coordination in a fast-paced R&D environment, with a hybrid work policy and options for growth within the program management function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or project management, ideally in a high-tech or R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering and product development processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in modern project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Solid organizational skills and a structured approach to problem-solving under ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, execution strategies, and detailed schedules aligned with company objectives.
• Serve as the central point of contact between technical teams, executive leadership, external vendors, and partner organizations.
• Facilitate effective communication to ensure shared understanding of priorities, timelines, and constraints.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to forecast budgets, manage expenditures, and track resource utilization.
• Maintain a detailed risk register and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Facilitate scenario planning and develop contingency strategies to address high-priority risks.
• Define and monitor KPIs, milestones, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Create regular status reports, program dashboards, and executive briefings to communicate progress, risks, and strategic implications.
• Implement and refine program management processes, tools, and documentation standards tailored to a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Contribute to the development of company-wide best practices in technical program delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Type One Energy Group in Knoxville, TN seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead execution of key technical programs for fusion stellarator technologies. You will plan, track milestones, coordinate resources, and manage risks across engineering, physics, operations, and leadership teams.

The role blends high-level strategy with day-to-day coordination in a fast-paced R&D environment, with a hybrid work policy and options for growth within the program management function.