Senior Technical Project Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Milpitas, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Technical Project Manager will lead engineering projects within the SPARC initiative at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), focusing on the development of compact fusion power plants. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from design to execution, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure project success within budget and timeline constraints. The position requires strong leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering projects within SPARC from inception to completion.
• Lead and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects, including design, procurement, and build activities.
• Set project milestones and 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.
• Lead a cross-functional team composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals.
• Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates and reporting.
• Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing and driving mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management skills.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in engineering and project management across various engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Thorough understanding of engineering product life-cycle with experience in driving products through phase-gate design reviews.
• Keen attention to safety.
• Strong leadership abilities; comfortable taking on exciting challenges with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with magnets, large/heavy assembly processes, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation).
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project, P6 or equivalent.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.

Benefits

• Salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 per year plus equity and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a mission-driven team.