Technical Project Manager

Company Overview

Zeno Power's (Zeno) mission is to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, Zeno is developing a next-generation radioisotope power system (RPS) that generates carbon-free, resilient power for decades, utilizing material found in nuclear waste. Zeno's technology is both light-weight and cost-effective compared to historic RPS, opening up broad market opportunities in space and terrestrially. To bring this breakthrough technology to market, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

TechnicalProject Manager

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Technical Project Manager to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. In this role you will:

Initiate project management framework and architecture for Zeno's first-of-a-kind RPS projects

Coordinate multi-year schedule and cost inputs from Zeno stakeholders, including government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy, National Labs, and contractors

Ensure sound project management methodology is applied for control of the projects by implementing and enforcing baseline schedule and costs

Manage, evaluate and make recommendations to the VP of Engineering for proposed schedule and cost baseline change control requests

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring Zeno's, contractors' and National Labs' performance meets the baseline schedule and cost requirements

Support procurement activities such as procurement document development, acquisition, execution, and contract close out

Provide high-level technical input and recommendations from a project management perspective on key hardware design decisions

Assist with the development and refinement of Zeno project management best practices, policies and procedures

Key Qualifications and Skills

B.S. or higher in an engineering discipline from accredited university with > 6 years of engineering management or project management experience.

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing schedules and costs in an aerospace or nuclear environment

Strong understanding of baseline change control and configuration management

Project Management Professional certification is desired

MS Project or equivalent schedule management software experience required

Atlassian product suite (i.e. Confluence and Jira) experience strongly preferred

Experience managing a first-of-a-kind or engineering design project strongly preferred

Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a project management effort with minimal direction

Able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds

Repetitive work: Prolonged

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Position requires in-office presence