Project Manager, Science

About the Company

Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion. Backed by a $240M Series A, the company is scaling rapidly to unlock fusion power at a commercial scale using top scientific and engineering minds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track projects, translating technical goals into clear tasks, schedules, and milestones
• Maintain project plans, schedules, and workflows in Jira and Confluence
• Track progress and follow up with engineers and technical leads on deliverables
• Coordinate meetings, reviews, and planning sessions; document decisions and action items
• Produce clear status updates, dashboards, and reports for division and PMO stakeholders
• Support risk, issue, and change tracking across hardware, lab, and facility-related work
• Coordinate across teams including Science & Technology, Facilities, and external partners
• Coordinate with company-wide PM efforts to ensure compliance with standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Depth of experience in R&D related project management and coordination
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in physics, optics, experimental science, or hardware development
• Exposure to lab infrastructure
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methods
• Comfort working in hardware, lab, or R&D environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company stock options
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Private pension plan financing (20% top-up)
• State-of-the-art equipment (Windows or Apple)
• Mobility support via NAVIT
• Fitness access through Wellhub