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AdAstra Talent Advisors ยท 2 days ago
Program Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Melisa Magnuson
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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 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, leadership, and the 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
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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
Preferred
Prior early-stage startup experience
Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, or other highly technical industries
Benefits
Competitive salaries and employee equity stock options
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Continual professional development opportunities
Open vacation policies
Paid holidays and sick time
Paid parental leave
Financial wellness (e.g. 401k / life and disability insurance)
Company
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra curates and closes premier talent for our partners, achieved via specialized technical screening, personalized culture assessment, and high-touch candidate engagement.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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