Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 4 hours ago
Principal R&D Technical Project Manager
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
20+ years expCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Principal R&D Technical Project Manager will drive projects in the advanced research and development division, leading cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deliver complex systems while ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead a cross-functional team (matrix) composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders in the rapid development, evaluation and delivery of project results
Deeply understand company objectives to influence and direct project team decisions to deliver solutions commensurate with those company objectives
Act as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external project management
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining and managing project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets
Support resolution of schedule conflicts
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
20+ years of experience, with a minimum of 10 years, of managing teams in the development, delivery and/or sustainment of first of their kind products
Strong communication skills as applied to leading teams - setting requirements and expectations, establishing strategy
Proven project management experience including requirements definition, scope management, planning, scheduling, risk management, budget management, stakeholder management and communications management
Experience acting as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mobilize multi-disciplinary teams to address complex issues
Proven ability to drive a team to deliver on their commitments while functioning as a collaborative team member and a servant leader
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
Experienced in resource management, tracking and planning in a matrixed organization
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
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
Preferred
Experience managing projects with Jira
Experience with risk management
Experience with strategy development
Proven experience managing projects to budget and working with multi-functional teams
Expertise in managing teams leveraging Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Familiarity with navigating phase-gated engineering lifecycles
Familiarity with cryogenics, high vacuum and/or power distribution
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 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
Company
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems designs and develops commercial fusion energy systems to produce clean energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
GoogleUS Department of EnergyTiger Global Management
2025-08-27Series B· $863M
2025-06-30Corporate Round
2024-06-06Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Robert Mumgaard
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Martin Greenwald
Cofounder
Recent News
2026-02-03
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