Senior Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager

• Unlimited Vacation
• Strong Equity Program
• $160,000 to $250,000 per year

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO) .

As a key player, the TPM will oversee and manage complex engineering projects for SPARC , our groundbreaking compact fusion machine.

The role requires strong leadership in engineering, design, and construction, ensuring the successful execution of these projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Leadership :

• Drive engineering projects for SPARC from concept to completion.
• Lead SPARC systems through the final design phase with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, and construction of highly engineered systems.
• Establish project milestones, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans with clear scope, goals, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that promotes teamwork and drives project execution.

Budget & Schedule Management :

• Take ownership of project budgets and schedules, driving key decisions based on risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project timelines, identify potential delays, and implement strategies to stay on schedule.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress through clear reporting and communication.

Risk Management :

Actively manage project risks, identifying potential issues, developing mitigation plans, and providing regular risk updates to stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications :

• Proven experience managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management and leadership skills.
• 8-10 years of experience in engineering and project management across various disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong self-motivation, accountability, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, planning, and scheduling techniques.
• Experience driving projects through phase-gate design reviews (e.g., CDR, PDR, FDR).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Keen attention to safety standards.
• Dynamic, creative, and adaptable to fast-paced environments with interdependent technologies.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications :

• Experience with magnets, large / heavy assembly processes, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and / or vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI).
• Familiarity with project management software like Jira, Confluence, and scheduling tools like MS Project or P6.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional nights / weekends / on-call.
• Comfortable working in environments with industrial hazards (e.g., heat, cold, noise, strong magnets, high voltage).
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