Thea Energy · 10 hours ago
Director - Program Management
Kearny, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expThea Energy is a company focused on commercializing fusion energy through innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Director of Program Management to lead the execution of their technical roadmap and ensure timely delivery of project milestones by collaborating with various teams across the organization.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage and grow Thea Energy’s program management, processes, and tools
Establish program control processes including schedule and cost baselines, and subsequent change control
Create and maintain the master schedule for a portfolio of technology development, prototyping, and commercialization programs for the company
Identify critical path items and manage risks proactively across the company, specifically with engineering, physics, and operations
Enable cross-functional communication to ensure alignment between physics, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations teams
Develop KPIs to track program performance for schedule, cost, and technical aspects
Advise in resource planning and allocation discussions
Drive a culture of accountability and transparency in project execution
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant work experience in program management within deep tech, energy, or aerospace
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across internal and external stakeholders
Experience with complex technical hardware development cycles and developing cost and schedule models for large projects
Well organized, structured and process driven with a speed & execution mindset
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO
Company
Thea Energy
Thea Energy is taking a faster approach to commercialize fusion energy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyInternational Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence
2025-09-11Grant
2024-11-13Non Equity Assistance
2024-02-08Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Brian Berzin
Chief Executive Officer
David Gates
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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