Senior/Principal Technical Project Manager

Company Overview

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, 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.

Senior/Principal Technical Project 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. This role will specifically support Zeno's space portfolio and require interface with payload integration customers and launch vehicles providers. Ideal candidates will have experience with delivering systems through design, assembly, test and launch integration activities.

In this role you will:

• Develop and manage resource loaded schedules for Zeno’s projects
• Coordinate schedule and cost inputs from Zeno stakeholders, including government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy, and contractors
• Ensure sound project management methodology is applied for control of the schedule and cost of projects
• Develop, implement, and enforce baseline schedule and costs, including variance and metrics analysis
• Manage, evaluate and make recommendations to the Director of Project Management for proposed schedule and cost baseline change control requests
• Monitor and ensure Zeno, contractors, and supplier performance meets the baseline schedule and cost requirements
• Support procurement activities such as procurement document development, acquisition, execution, and contract close out

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. or higher in an engineering discipline from accredited university with 5+ 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 P6 experience required
• Experience managing a first of a kind or engineering design project strongly preferred
• Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a project management effort with minimal direction
• Performs effectively under pressure and consistently meets deadlines in an uncertain environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of launch vehicle integration requirements and the ability to translate technical integration activities into executable project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams through spacecraft integration, environmental testing, launch campaign planning, and mission readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with launch provider milestone planning, deliverables, certification processes, and customer interface requirements.

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays
• Travel: Travel is required, 10-15%
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $150,000-175,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• ⁠11 observed company holidays
• Employer HSA contributions
• Life insurance
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development
• Employee recognition program
• ⁠Company-sponsored ClassPass benefit to support employee wellness
• ⁠Dog friendly office

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).