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Thea Energy · 7 hours ago

Program Manager

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the deployment of advanced fusion systems. The role involves managing the execution of complex projects, establishing management protocols, and ensuring efficient technology deployment throughout various phases of development.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Develop plans and procedures to deploy an integrated first of a kind system on time and on budget
Coordinate the overall program schedule and budget with Company leadership, engineering and physics teams, and vendors, to execute against program
Identify critical path risks and decisions, and enact them into program management
Manage the creation of programmatic baselines (e.g.WBS, schedule, cost)
Establish and lead risk management and register including assessment, mitigation, and best practice strategies
Work closely engineering and physics teams to implement various management and documentation protocols capable of tracking risks, decisions, cost, and schedule across development stages
Develop performance metrics to track program effectiveness and establish a regular reporting structure to communicate progress to staff and the Company's Board
Work with various teams to establish scope and associated staffing requirements to accomplish projects
Establish project controls and planning functions, including the process for establishing schedule baselines and managing changes
Coordinating activities to establish cost estimates for plant design, construction, installation, and startup

Qualification

Program managementProject executionRisk managementEngineering degreeSchedule developmentCommunication skillsInnovationCollaborationInterpersonal skillsTeam playerWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
5+ years of experience in program management
Proven track record in meeting milestones on time and on budget
Experience deploying large and complex first-of-a-kind systems (e.g. fusion, aerospace)
Familiarity with cryogenic, heating, fluid, vacuum, power electronics, and control systems
Knowledge of project execution risks and how to manage them effectively, including financial implications
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to innovate, execute, and flourish in a fast-paced environment
Experience with schedule development for large projects, including managing variances, strategic planning, and contingencies
Exceptional work ethic
Prioritization of safety above all else
Ability to wear many different hats
Team player who is excited to help others
Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO

Company

Thea Energy

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Thea Energy is taking a faster approach to commercialize fusion energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$20M
Key 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

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Brian Berzin
Chief Executive Officer
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David Gates
Chief Technology Officer
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