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Project Manager – Laser-Driven Radiation Source(m/w/x)
Managing master schedules and recovery plans for laser-driven fusion technologies. 7+ years R&D project management experience required. Equity and stock options offered.
Requirements
- 7+ years project/program management in complex R&D environments
- Hardware-heavy systems experience preferred
- Understanding of system component interaction
- Ability to understand technical problems at high level
- 3+ years technical execution experience
- Strong ability to build integrated plans
- Strong ability to maintain integrated plans
- Ability to keep teams aligned
- Proven experience running risk registers
- Proven experience in issue management
- Proven experience in practical change control
- Clear, concise communication skills
- Ability to lead meetings
- Ability to write crisp status updates
- Ability to drive action closure with stakeholders
- Ability to support readiness planning
- Ability to support commissioning planning
- Ensure documentation and evidence production
- Experience managing first-of-a-kind builds
- Experience managing prototypes
- Experience managing pilot facilities
- Familiarity with review gates
- Familiarity with verification planning
- Exposure to safety-critical environments
- Experience working with cross-site teams
- Experience working with external suppliers
Tasks
- Maintain master schedule across subsystems, dependencies, and critical path
- Drive recovery plans when milestones slip
- Run core meetings and maintain decisions and actions
- Ensure consistent status reporting that highlights progress, blockers, and next steps
- Align subsystem plans and milestones with the technical roadmap
- Surface deviations early and drive resolution
- Track and validate system-level requirements and interfaces
- Establish efficient decision traceability processes
- Maintain a single risk register with mitigation ownership and regular reviews
- Steer and track risk reduction to meet project goals
- Track budget, forecasts, and changes
- Coordinate long-lead procurement with engineering and system owners
- Plan and guide readiness reviews with system owners
- Ensure evidence, test plans, and acceptance criteria are captured
- Implement a research-operable safety approach
- Conduct hazard reviews, procedures, training, and operational envelope assessments
- Continuously improve delivery flow and documentation efficiency
- Reduce redundancy and increase execution speed without compromising safety or quality
- Work with main system owners to ensure timely and clear work
- Maintain strong transparency and controlled changes
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity/ownership opportunities
- Stock options
Bonuses & Incentives
- Incentive compensation
Informal Culture
- Collaborative international environment
Learning & Development
- Learning and growth opportunities
Flexible Working
- Flexible working model
- Hybrid setup
- Work from home flexibility
Modern Equipment
- Modern equipment
- State-of-the-art laptop
Purpose-Driven Work
- Groundbreaking research
Career Advancement
- Career development
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Team Events
- Regular team events
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Commuting support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness services
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
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Project Manager – Laser-Driven Radiation Source(m/w/x)
Managing master schedules and recovery plans for laser-driven fusion technologies. 7+ years R&D project management experience required. Equity and stock options offered.
Requirements
- 7+ years project/program management in complex R&D environments
- Hardware-heavy systems experience preferred
- Understanding of system component interaction
- Ability to understand technical problems at high level
- 3+ years technical execution experience
- Strong ability to build integrated plans
- Strong ability to maintain integrated plans
- Ability to keep teams aligned
- Proven experience running risk registers
- Proven experience in issue management
- Proven experience in practical change control
- Clear, concise communication skills
- Ability to lead meetings
- Ability to write crisp status updates
- Ability to drive action closure with stakeholders
- Ability to support readiness planning
- Ability to support commissioning planning
- Ensure documentation and evidence production
- Experience managing first-of-a-kind builds
- Experience managing prototypes
- Experience managing pilot facilities
- Familiarity with review gates
- Familiarity with verification planning
- Exposure to safety-critical environments
- Experience working with cross-site teams
- Experience working with external suppliers
Tasks
- Maintain master schedule across subsystems, dependencies, and critical path
- Drive recovery plans when milestones slip
- Run core meetings and maintain decisions and actions
- Ensure consistent status reporting that highlights progress, blockers, and next steps
- Align subsystem plans and milestones with the technical roadmap
- Surface deviations early and drive resolution
- Track and validate system-level requirements and interfaces
- Establish efficient decision traceability processes
- Maintain a single risk register with mitigation ownership and regular reviews
- Steer and track risk reduction to meet project goals
- Track budget, forecasts, and changes
- Coordinate long-lead procurement with engineering and system owners
- Plan and guide readiness reviews with system owners
- Ensure evidence, test plans, and acceptance criteria are captured
- Implement a research-operable safety approach
- Conduct hazard reviews, procedures, training, and operational envelope assessments
- Continuously improve delivery flow and documentation efficiency
- Reduce redundancy and increase execution speed without compromising safety or quality
- Work with main system owners to ensure timely and clear work
- Maintain strong transparency and controlled changes
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity/ownership opportunities
- Stock options
Bonuses & Incentives
- Incentive compensation
Informal Culture
- Collaborative international environment
Learning & Development
- Learning and growth opportunities
Flexible Working
- Flexible working model
- Hybrid setup
- Work from home flexibility
Modern Equipment
- Modern equipment
- State-of-the-art laptop
Purpose-Driven Work
- Groundbreaking research
Career Advancement
- Career development
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Team Events
- Regular team events
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Commuting support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness services
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
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About the Company
Focused Energy
Industry
Science
Description
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup aiming to generate unlimited clean energy to meet future global demand.
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