Type One Energy Group

Director of Risk and Opportunity

Knoxville, TN · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainProcurementSystems EngineeringLeadershipPrimavera P6

About the role

The Director of Risk & Opportunity will serve as a key organizational leader responsible for defining, implementing, and maturing the enterprise-wide and program-level risk and opportunity management framework for Type One Energy.
Oversee the risk workflow including identification, analysis, quantification (qualitative and quantitative), prioritization, mitigation planning, and closure.
Program-Level Risk Management Facilitate working sessions with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify technical, schedule, cost, and integration risks.

In this role, the design‑to‑cost leader will drive cost‑optimized product development by embedding cost‑focused thinking into engineering, design, supply chain, and program management processes.
This role will partner cross‑functionally to develop cost models, lead value engineering initiatives, and influence early‑stage design decisions that shape product cost and competitiveness.
Develop risk registers for major programs, ensuring clear traceability to program baselines and milestones.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) performance analysis by correlating risk exposure with cost/schedule performance.
Opportunity Management Establish a structured opportunity management process to identify potential improvements in cost, schedule, performance, or design.
Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Maintain risk governance processes aligned with contract, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Support major phase gate reviews, baseline reviews, and independent project assessments.
Design to Cost Initiatives Develop and lead the organization's Design‑to‑Cost strategy across programs and product lines.
Drive early‑phase cost planning during concept and architecture definition.
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to integrate cost targets into requirements and design gates.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, business, finance, or related field.
10+ years of experience in risk management within complex engineering, R&D, aerospace, defense, or energy environments.
Demonstrated experience in construction-phase risk management and large program delivery Strong understanding of project management, EVM, baselining, and systems engineering concepts.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in risk analysis tools (e.g., @RISK, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk).
Experience supporting PMO maturity efforts or process development.
Familiarity with DOE project management structures and risk requirements.
The Director will ensure that risk is translated into financial impact, enabling leadership to understand cost exposure, required reserves, and trade-offs required to deliver Infinity One on budget and on schedule.

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Conduct periodic risk reviews, readiness assessments, and risk health checks with program leadership.

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️ About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

Statement Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives.
Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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