Job Specifications
Working arrangements
Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.
Overview
This role is responsible for one or more high profile projects to deliver on time, quality, and budget for the project milestones. This role will report to a programme manager who has overall responsibility for the delivery of the programme. The role could be based in a number or programmes including fusion, technology development or magnetics depending on skills and experience.
Requirements
Generate deliverables-based, integrated plans (timing and resource) to set timelines for the successful delivery of project objectives to quality, time and cost targets
Collaborate with the technical lead(s) to set milestones in the plan to track progress in alignment with business strategy
Lead regular team workload reviews. Document and distribute key notes and actions within the project team
Lead, prepare and present project status reports including programme gateway documentation
Identify resource requirements and work with teams in allocating resources for project delivery
Support Programme Managers with budget management and reviews
Support the technical lead and proactively seek out solutions to address issues and risks. Maintain the risk register and risk management plan and conduct regular risk reviews for each project
Lead collaboration with cross-functional Tokamak Energy departments (eg Purchasing and Supply Chain, Commercial, Technical Engineering Group etc) as well as the technical teams for successful delivery
Promote adherence to safe working practices in the delivery of project activities
Seek out and promote smarter and more efficient ways of delivering the project against the business milestone
Actively work within the PMO to share best practice, develop the project management framework and support the PM strategy through continuous improvement
Requirements
Degree qualified in a relevant field
Effective communication (both oral and written), internally and externally
Able to interpret highly technical situations/issues and translate them into a communication suitable for all levels of the business
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to quickly adapt and manage short term ambiguity and urgency versus long time delivery
Ability to lead in cross-functional teams across various parts of the organization including technical teams, EHS, quality, supply chain, finance, etc
Desirable skills{{:}}
Experience using Microsoft Project, Agile methodologies or similar project management tools
Analytic experience and data driven results
Experience in delivering complex technology projects or manufacturing projects
Ambition to achieving professional skills and certifications (APM, Prince, etc.)
Benefits
Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
Share options scheme
Pension scheme
Financial benefits - including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
Innovation and Merit bonuses
Investment in training and development to support career progression
Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation
Company background
What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help address climate change? The answer is fusion energy - the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.
In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space.
The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments. Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.
Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges{{:}} clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.
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About the Company
We are developing the technology to deliver clean, secure and affordable fusion energy in the 2030s.
Tokamak Energy was founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019. We are the only private fusion company with over a decade's experience developing the two technologies that offer the most efficient and commercially attractive route to fusion energy; the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets.
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