Technology Development Project Manager (TOK078)

Location: Milton Park, Abingdon
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Permanent

The role

This role is responsible for Tokamak Energy technology development project delivery to quality, time and budget targets.

Responsibilities

• 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 technical leader to set milestones in the plan to track progress.
• Ensure project documentation is established according to the Project and Programme Management processes (eg requirements, project plans, finances, system FMEAs, design release approvals, risk register, change management documentation)
• Co-ordinate commercial negotiations to ensure facilities and suppliers are secured to support project requirements.
• Lead and dictate daily team workload reviews and weekly supplier meetings. Document and distribute key notes and actions.
• With the technical leader, proactively lead the project team to successfully deliver project objectives and deliverables
• Promote adherence to safe working practices in the delivery of project activities
• Collaborate with Quality Manager and the Programme Management team to ensure Project and Programme Management processes are aligned to the Quality Operating System
• Lead preparation, submission and presentation of project status reports and project gateway documentation
• Identify project risks and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure suitable mitigation plans are in place and coordinate business discussions to resolve any time, cost or specification changes where necessary

Essential criteria

• Engineering Degree
• Ideally APM qualified (to PFQ or PMQ level) or equivalent
• Experience in delivering complex technology projects
• Experience in managing multiple projects utilising the same resources in relation to timing, cost and priority limitations
• Experienced user of Microsoft Project and/or Agile programme management tools
• Knowledge and experience of engineering design and/or software development processes
• 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
• Well-structured planning and resourcing for budget setting and management

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Eligible for company share option scheme after 1 years’ service
• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
• Private medical insurance after 3 months service
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.  If you do not hear back from us within 10 days of submitting, your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  However, we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.

No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.  Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

How to apply

If you are passionate about accelerating the development of fusion power and want to join our dynamic team, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing your experience to bond@tokamakenergy.co.uk.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.