Type One Energy · 13 hours ago
Senior Technical Project Manager (Electrical, Controls and Software)
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expType One Energy is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable fusion power. They are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee high-priority technical programs related to fusion energy development, ensuring the delivery of complex objectives on time and within scope.
Clean EnergyEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning, execution, and governance for complex technical programs aligned with company goals
Own and drive cross-functional program delivery across engineering, physics, operations, and supply chain functions
Develop and manage program roadmaps, detailed execution plans, and integrated schedules with clear milestones
Serve as a senior liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners
Define and track KPIs, technical deliverables, and critical path milestones, ensuring accountability across teams
Identify and proactively manage risks through mitigation plans, scenario planning, and resource adjustments
Forecast program budgets, resource needs, and capital expenditures in collaboration with finance and operations
Lead strategic program reviews, providing insights to executive stakeholders through data-rich reports and briefings
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery tools, methodologies, and cross-functional processes
Mentor junior employees and contribute to building a high-performing program management capability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in technical program or project management, ideally in a high-tech, R&D-heavy, or energy sector
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs with successful outcomes
Strong technical understanding of product development, engineering design, and systems integration
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and executive audiences
High proficiency with modern program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence)
Strong analytical skills and structured decision-making under uncertainty and ambiguity
Preferred
Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) or project management certification is a plus
PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification
Familiarity with fusion technologies, or large-scale experimental setups is highly desirable (e.g., vacuum systems, superconducting magnets, high-power RF, plasma diagnostics)
Benefits
Stock and share options 📈
Relocation allowance 💰
Insurance plans 🩺
401k retirement options 💸
And many more great voluntary benefits 👀
Company
Type One Energy
Stellarator technology to transform energy markets with fusion power.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$169.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesUS Department of Energy
2026-01-14Convertible Note· $87M
2024-07-30Seed· $53.5M
2023-05-31Grant
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Co-Founder and VP - Systems Engineering
Chris Hegna
VIce President of Stellarator Physics Optimization and Principal Scientist
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