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# Senior Technical Project Manager

- **Company:** Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc.
- **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Project, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Systems Integration, Smartsheet
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.betterknoxvillejobs.com/job_view.php?bjobid=36247990801&keyword=&region_browse=&category=999

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum of 8+ years of experience in technical program or project management, ideally in a high-tech, R&D-heavy, or energy sector.
 * Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs with successful outcomes.
 * Strong technical understanding of product development, engineering design, and systems integration.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and executive audiences.
 * High proficiency with modern program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence).
 * Strong analytical skills and structured decision-making under uncertainty and ambiguity.

Desired:

 * Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) or project management certification is a plus.
 * PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
 * Familiarity with fusion technologies, or large-scale experimental setups is highly desirable (e.g., vacuum systems, superconducting magnets, high-power RF, plasma diagnostics).

## Description

ORAU is searching on behalf of Type One Energy for a permanent, fulltime Senior Technical Project Manager in Knoxville, TN., Type One Energy is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead and oversee high-priority technical programs that are central to our fusion energy development roadmap. This role is responsible for driving program strategy, aligning cross-functional execution, and ensuring delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary technical objectives on time and within scope.

You will lead planning, execution, and risk mitigation across a portfolio of R&D and engineering projects, integrating input across internal teams, external collaborators, and senior stakeholders. Your influence will span from early-stage strategy through to delivery execution, requiring both visionary thinking and coordination.

This role is ideal for a technically fluent, execution-focused Project Manager who thrives in dynamic, cutting-edge environments and can bridge technical complexity with organizational clarity., Lead strategic planning, execution, and governance for complex technical programs aligned with company goals.

 * Own and drive cross-functional program delivery across engineering, physics, operations, and supply chain functions.
 * Develop and manage program roadmaps, detailed execution plans, and integrated schedules with clear milestones.
 * Serve as a senior liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
 * Define and track KPIs, technical deliverables, and critical path milestones, ensuring accountability across teams.
 * Identify and proactively manage risks through mitigation plans, scenario planning, and resource adjustments.
 * Forecast program budgets, resource needs, and capital expenditures in collaboration with finance and operations.
 * Lead strategic program reviews, providing insights to executive stakeholders through data-rich reports and briefings.
 * Drive continuous improvement in project delivery tools, methodologies, and cross-functional processes.
 * Mentor junior employees and contribute to building a high-performing program management capability.


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