Senior Technical Project Manager — Fusion Research

Job overview

The Senior Technical Project Manager — Fusion Research role is an onsite position in Madison, WI. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive compensation package including equity stock options. Realta Fusion is developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address climate change and energy supply needs. The project manager drives delivery of complex engineering and research projects, aligning multidisciplinary teams and external partners with company milestones. The role manages scope, schedules, budgets, risks, technical reviews, and project standards while translating technical progress into updates for leadership and investors.

What you'll do

• Own delivery of engineering and research projects from concept through commissioning
• make scope, resource, and schedule decisions
• manage critical paths and bottlenecks
• align project portfolios with business and technical objectives
• coordinate with external partners and vendors
• provide leadership and investor updates
• respond to technical setbacks
• maintain schedules, risk registers, budgets, and reports
• lead design reviews and risk assessments
• establish delivery KPIs
• develop project management standards and mentor junior project managers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior technical project manager

fusion energy

engineering projects

research projects

project delivery

risk management

budget tracking

multidisciplinary teams

madison wi

realta fusion

equity stock options

health insurance

401(k)

flexible pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity stock options
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible paid time off.

Why this role

The posting describes projects ranging from $1 million to $50 million and seeks 7+ years of project management experience in a technical, hardware-intensive environment.

About the employer

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