Senior Technical Project Manager

Commonwealth Fusion; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

13 company holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the SPARC project, driving complex engineering initiatives from inception through final design and construction of highly engineered systems.

You will coordinate a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts, develop comprehensive project plans, manage milestones, budgets, and risk, and ensure timely delivery of critical milestones in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with strong leadership.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering and project management experience across disciplines.
• Deep understanding of project lifecycles, planning, and scheduling methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience driving products through phase-gate reviews (CDR/PDR/FDR).
• Experience using Jira and Confluence; scheduling tools MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Drive SPARC projects from inception to completion.
• Develop plans for engineering, procurement, and construction of engineered process systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts.
• Establish milestones and track deliverables within budget and timeline.
• Create comprehensive project plans outlining scope, goals, resources, and timelines.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 Senior Technical Project Manager

We are seeking an exceptional and results-driven Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO). The TPM will play a pivotal role in driving complex engineering projects within SPARC, our first-of-a-kind compact fusion machine. The TPM will be responsible to ensure that a comprehensive plan is established around the engineering, design and construction of complex highly engineered process systems and that the team executes to meet the requirements of that plan.

What you'll do:

• Drive projects within SPARC from inception to completion
• Develop comprehensive plans for the engineering, procurement and construction of highly engineered process systems
• Manage SPARC systems through final design, working with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts
• Establish project milestones & ensure all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets
• Support resolution of schedule conflicts
• Track and report SPARC progress
• Facilitate collaboration between the PMO, system leads and other SPARC project team members to create more efficient project methods, efficient project communication, standards and reporting channels between groups
• Lead implementation of strategic process improvement plans and act as a catalyst to resolve diverse objectives and competing priorities within the SPARC team
• Lead a cross-functional team (matrix) composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders to meet the requirements of the execution plan
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals
• Manage cost & schedule along with driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project life cycle
• Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule
• Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates and reporting
• Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: Identify risks, develop & drive mitigation plans, and keeping stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates & risk reporting

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of technical project lifecycles.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering and project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and other areas
• Possess a thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Thorough understanding of engineering product life-cycle with experience in driving products through phase-gate design reviews such as CDR, PDR, FDR or equivalent
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project, P6 or equivalent

Bonus points for:

• Previous work experience in new product introduction/delivery programs for high tech components or assemblies
• Experienced in the vendor management of highly engineered complex systems

Must-have Requirements:

• Willingness to travel when required or work required nights/weekends/on-call
• Perform activities such as typing, stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• 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

$140,000 - $200,000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

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.