Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)

Project Manager – Laser-Driven Radiation Source (f/m/d)

Darmstadt, DE · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementProcurementCadenceRoboticsResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

You will work together with the main system owners within the project make sure the right work happens at the right time, with clear interfaces, controlled changes, and strong transparency.

Own the integrated project plan: maintain the master schedule across subsystems, dependencies, and critical path
drive recovery plans when milestones slip.
Lead project governance and cadence: run core meetings, maintain decisions and actions, and ensure consistent status reporting that highlights progress, blockers, and next steps.
surface deviations early and drive resolution.
Drive requirements and interface management: Ensure system-level requirements and interfaces are tracked, implemented and validated consistently and are under change control.
Decision traceability: Establish a way with the team to efficiently document progress and make decisions traceable.
Own risk and issue management: maintain a single risk register process with mitigation ownership, regular review cadence, and clear escalation paths. Steer and track the risk reduction over time to meet the project goals.
coordinate long-lead procurement tracking with engineering and system owners.
Verification & readiness: plan and guide readiness reviews with system owners (e.g., design reviews, integration readiness, commissioning readiness)
Join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you'll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

Understand how the system components interact and have the ability to understand the technical problems the team faces on a high level.
Have at least worked 3+ years in the technical execution besides your management experience.

Familiarity with review gates (PDR/CDR/TRR or equivalent) and verification planning.
Exposure to safety-critical environments (high voltage, radiation-adjacent facilities, vacuum/laser labs, interlock systems).
Experience working with cross-site teams and external suppliers.
laser facilities, accelerators, aerospace, semiconductor tools, scientific infrastructure, robotics, or similar).

Your Success is Our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success.
Vacation: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 15% on top of your monthly contributions.
Mobility with NAVIT: We partner with NAVIT to support your flexible commuting needs whether it's public transportation, taxis or car-sharing.
Fitness with Wellhub: Get access to a wide range of gyms, fitness studios and wellness services across Europe through our partnership with Wellhub.
A collaborative, international environment with strong learning and growth opportunities.
Flexible working model (role-dependent) and modern equipment and benefits.
Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.
Competitive compensation and participation in the company's success (equity/ownership opportunities may be available depending on role and location).

Be part of a company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success.
Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
Flexibility: We offer a hybrid setup, giving you the freedom to work from our office while also enjoying the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

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