Join the power movement as a Senior R&D Technical Project ManagerWe are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Project Management Office. This TPM will drive our next-generation High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet systems. This specialized role requires proven experience delivering first of a kind (FOAK) complex projects from concept to first article prototypes through production ramp up.
What you'll do:- Manage a portfolio of small to mid-sized R&D projects, leading and advising others in project management best practices
- Frequently act as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external project management of the scale-up efforts into repeatable sustained operational processes
- Understand and manage technical tradeoffs between research objectives and operational needs, including but not limited to scalability of the solution, design for manufacturability, material selection, coating technologies, tolerancing, etc.
- Work with others to ensure your projects are staffed sufficiently with the right skills mix to ensure the projects deliver on their commitments
- Develop and document comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets
- 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
- Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule
- 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:- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with a PMP or other Project Management certification
- 10+ years of technical experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a project manager leading new product integration
- Leader of people in the project management of the scale-up efforts into repeatable operational processes
- Proven project management experience including scope/requirements definition and management, schedule management and planning, risk management, budget management, stakeholder and communications management
- Experience acting as a technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mobilize multi-disciplinary teams to address complex issues
- Functions as a collaborative team member and a servant leader, maintaining the team focused on objectives
- Proficient in driving decision-making and execution with available resources
- Capable of leading strategic ideation and transitioning seamlessly to drive flawless operational execution
- Possesses excellent communication skills, adapting to various levels of technical proficiency to ensure comprehensive understanding among all stakeholders
Bonus points for:- PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.
- Proven experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $10M and teams of 15+ matrixed personnel
- Demonstrable expertise in development, fabrication, and testing large, complex prototypes or processes
- Familiarity with risks and challenges of any fusion power technologies (e.g cryogenics, vacuum, high current electrical systems, molten salts)
Must-have Requirements:- Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- 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
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