Project Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs involving

superconducting materials, magnet systems, and cryogenic technologies. The ideal candidate will

drive projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment – coordinating tightly

with materials science, cryogenics, electrical engineering, and quality teams to deliver

superconducting magnets, wire/tape, or systems on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of superconductor programs, including magnet/coil

development, wire and tape production, cryostat integration, and system-level testing.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, critical path analysis, and resource plans.

• Coordinate with R&D, process, and reliability engineering teams to track technical milestones

such as material qualification, coil winding, cooldown/quench testing, and field-performance

validation.

• Manage project budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and vendor/tooling procurement

timelines in partnership with finance and procurement, including specialty cryogenic equipment.

• Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to quench events, material performance, supply of rare materials and schedule slippage; escalate issues with clear recovery plans.

• Drive stakeholder communication through regular program reviews, status reports, and

executive dashboards (e.g., using Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).

• Facilitate change control and cross-site/cross-lab coordination for multi-partner or multi-vendor

programs, including academic and national-lab collaborations where applicable.

• Partner with customers, research institutions, and/or component suppliers on program

timelines, qualification requirements, and delivery commitments.

• Lead post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement in project management processes,

tools, and templates.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,

or related field.

• 3 – 7 years of project management experience in superconductor, cryogenics, advanced

materials, or related high-tech R&D manufacturing environments.

• Working understanding of superconducting materials (low-temperature and/or high-

temperature superconductors), magnet design, or cryogenic systems.

• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex, schedule-driven programs

with hard technical milestones.

• Proficiency with project management tools (Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera) and

engineering/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to

senior leadership, research partners, and customers.

• PMP, PgMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with cryogenic infrastructure (helium liquefaction, cryocoolers, dilution refrigerators)

and associated safety protocols.

• Exposure to national laboratory, academic research, or government-funded (e.g., DOE, ITER)

program environments.

• Experience in a regulated or safety-critical environment involving pressure systems, high

magnetic fields, or cryogenic hazards.