Senior Open Innovation Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Open Innovation Program Manager role is onsite in Devens, MA. The salary range is $134,000–$205,000 per year. Commonwealth Fusion Systems is working to deliver the transition to fusion energy and develop commercially viable fusion power plants. The manager owns operational execution of federal award programs after technical scoping, connecting external partners and funding agencies with internal research and development, legal, finance, and other teams. The role manages agreements, schedules, compliance, budgets, and reporting to help programs meet commitments through closeout.

What you'll do

• Lead negotiations for government-funded program agreements
• work with Legal, Procurement, and Global Affairs to draft and finalize government agreements, statements of work, contractual plans, sub-awards, and collaborator contracts
• own end-to-end operational execution of multi-partner programs
• maintain master schedules and milestones and resolve operational barriers
• coordinate scope, budget, and performance changes
• translate FAR/DEAR and institutional compliance requirements into operational guidance
• monitor program burn rates and cost-share funds, review sub-recipient invoices, and prepare audit-ready documentation
• coordinate internal teams and external program officers
• organize executive updates and site visits as required
• produce reporting dashboards for leadership, sponsors, and partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior open innovation program manager

devens ma

commonwealth fusion systems

fusion energy

federal awards

program execution

contract negotiations

government agreements

statements of work

far/dear compliance

project accounting

cross-functional leadership

$134k–$205k/year

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity
• 13 company-wide holidays
• flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• parental leave
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience leading program execution and contract negotiations for complex, multi-stakeholder technical programs. Occasional travel is required for partner meetings, government site visits, and industry reviews; the posting also notes required nights, weekends, or on-call may be part of the role. Salary range applies across U.S. locations; actual pay depends on level, location, qualifications, and experience.

About the employer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.