Technical Project Manager

Company: Zeno Power
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Company OverviewZeno 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.Technical Project ManagerZeno 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 proceduresKey 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 skillsJob 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 in Seattle (South Lake Union) or DC (Mt. Vernon/Chinatown) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel: Travel is required, 10%-15%Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated salary band for this position is $125,000-175,000. 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
• Employer HSA contributions
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistancePhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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.Export ControlApplicants 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).
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