Senior R&D Technical Project Manager for Fusion Systems

Lever, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, vision insurance

13+ holidays

Flexible vacation days

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior R&D Technical Project Manager to drive FOAK HTS magnet projects from concept to production ramp. You’ll lead a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians, manage schedules, risks, and budgets, and liaise with executives to align research and operations.

The role requires 10+ years of technical PM experience, PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven track record delivering complex fusion-related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with PMP or similar certification.
• 10+ years of technical experience, including at least 5 years as a PM leading new product integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D projects and advise on project management best practices.
• Act as primary technical liaison with executives, internal teams, and external PM of scale-up efforts.
• Oversee tradeoffs between research objectives and operations, including manufacturability and materials.
• Staff projects with appropriate skills and document comprehensive project plans with timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet execution plan requirements and mitigate risks.

Skills

PMPCertification

ProjectLeadership

CrossFunctionalLeadership

RiskManagement

BudgetManagement

StakeholderCommunications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Science/Engineering

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior R&D Technical Project Manager to drive FOAK HTS magnet projects from concept to production ramp. You’ll lead a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians, manage schedules, risks, and budgets, and liaise with executives to align research and operations.

The role requires 10+ years of technical PM experience, PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven track record delivering complex fusion-related programs.