Senior Technical Program Manager at Thea.energy

Position Overview: Thea Energy is seeking for an experienced, organized, and motivated Program Manager. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing the execution of a complex deployment of various fusion systems including an integrated device across design, prototyping, construction, and operational phases.   In this role, you will help organize and execute across the lifecycle of new technology deployment of one of the most consequential and cutting-edge technologies of our generation - fusion energy. As a Program Manager, you will establish critical management protocols and procedures to manage risk and deploy the Company’s technology in the most efficient way possible.   The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. This is a challenging position that requires a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly. A proven track record of leading program management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for new technologies and innovation is required.  Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead cross-functional manufacturing and operations programs from concept through pilot production, including process and equipment design, installation, qualification, and ramp. • Oversee the selection, qualification, and management of external custom manufacturing vendors, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules, with a focus on novel materials and supply chain risk. • Guide the transition from prototype to large-scale manufacturing, including the integration of large equipment and continuous process manufacturing techniques. • Provide regular, detailed program updates to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting progress, technical challenges, and proposed solutions. • Establish and track key manufacturing readiness metrics (equipment readiness, process capability, throughput, yield, and reliability). • Proactively identify and manage technical, schedule, budget, and quality risks. develop effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Ideal Experience & Skillsets: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. • 5+ years leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs ideally involving large scale hardware development in climate tech, aerospace, nuclear, or related industries. • Demonstrated experience of working in a manufacturing ramp setting and delivering concept and pilot scale manufacturing development milestones • Demonstrated ability to work deeply with technical teams (physics, mechanical engineering, magnet engineering, manufacturing engineering) and solve first of a kind problems. • Strong understanding of design and manufacturing processes and the realities of design, build, test cycles. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across engineering, operations, and leadership teams • Proven ability to distill complex technical programs into clear risks, decisions, and priorities for leadership audiences • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment, with high ownership and ambiguity. • Nice to have: manufacturing roadmap development experience. Company Benefits: • Salary range $130,000-$180,000 • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) • Employee equity stock options • 20 days PTO It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.   Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.