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Helion · 1 day ago

Project Manager, Experimental Science

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant. The Project Manager for the Experimental Science team will lead project planning and execution, ensuring timely achievement of milestones while aligning diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Drive the planning and execution of complex, cross-disciplinary initiatives in experimental science, including plasma, computational, and diagnostic research

Own high-level program timelines and break them down into actionable project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies

Track progress across teams, identify risks early, and implement mitigation plans for delivery schedules

Regularly communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels

Build dashboards, reports, and presentations to provide visibility into project health and resource needs

Design and implement cross-functional processes that enhance proactive planning, resource allocation, and timeline forecasting

Establish tools and workflows to improve budget tracking and predictability in a rapidly evolving research environment

Act as a central liaison between experimental science, research, engineering, operations, and executive leadership

Develop a deep understanding of what various teams are planning and executing, enabling better forecasting, prioritization, and coordination

Facilitate decision-making and alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

Technical project managementPMP certificationComplex schedulingAdvanced degree in scienceBudget forecastingCross-functional processesStakeholder managementCommunication skillsAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Advanced degree in science or engineering

3+ years of technical industry experience in a scientist or engineering role

2+ years as a technical project or program manager, ideally with PMP certification

Experience managing complex scheduling, budgets, and cross-functional initiatives

Experience organizing and planning projects that zoom out to big-picture programs while managing detailed execution

Experience communicating with and managing cross-functional stakeholders including engineers, scientists, and executives

Experience creating and improving cross-functional processes, planning cycles, or budget forecasting tools

Familiarity with scientific research lifecycles and the unique challenges of experimental development environments

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)

Annual wellness stipend

Company

Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.

Founded in 2013

Everett, Washington, USA

201-500 employees