Senior Technical Project Manager at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fusion Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience as the responsible engineer or technical contributor, with direct accountability for delivering complex engineering projects
  • At least 5+ years of experience managing the development of complex technical projects from concept through production, launch and scaling, with a strong engineering background and the ability to engage deeply with technical teams, architecture decisions, and system-level trade-offs
  • Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) programs, evaluating concept trade-offs, and bringing products from concept design through production
  • Proficiency in project planning and scheduling

Responsibilities

  • Drive engineering 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

Skills

Project Management
Engineering Projects
Procurement
Construction Management
Systems Engineering
Cross-functional Teams
Milestone Management
Budget Management
Schedule Management
Risk Resolution
PMO

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

Harvard, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,958.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'
Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'
Generous parental leave policy
Health Reimbursement
Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional
Wellbeing / Headspace coverage
Short-term & long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
401K

Risks

Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.
Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.
Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

Differentiation

CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.
CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.
CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

Upsides

CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.
Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.
Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

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