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Hitachi Ventures GmbH

Director - Program Management

Hitachi Ventures GmbH, Kearny, New Jersey, us, 07032

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About Thea Energy Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview Thea Energy is looking for a Director of Program Management to orchestrate the execution of our technical roadmap to develop a first of a kind integrated fusion system. This role will interact with the Company’s leadership, finance, operations, and technical teams and be accountable for timely delivery of milestones. Your efforts will directly contribute to the organization's success by aligning resources and timelines across the company. Thea Energy’s dynamic team is made up of self-motivated individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

Key Responsibility Areas

Manage and grow Thea Energy’s program management, processes, and tools

Establish program control processes including schedule and cost baselines, and subsequent change control

Create and maintain the master schedule for a portfolio of technology development, prototyping, and commercialization programs for the company

Identify critical path items and manage risks proactively across the company, specifically with engineering, physics, and operations

Enable cross-functional communication to ensure alignment between physics, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations teams

Develop KPIs to track program performance for schedule, cost, and technical aspects

Advise in resource planning and allocation discussions

Drive a culture of accountability and transparency in project execution

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

10+ years of relevant work experience in program management within deep tech, energy, or aerospace

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across internal and external stakeholders

Experience with complex technical hardware development cycles and developing cost and schedule models for large projects

Well organized, structured and process driven with a speed & execution mindset

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Company Benefits

Salary range $155,000-$225,000

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.

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