Company
Focused
Location
Darmstadt, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Primary category
Project Management
Posted date
14 Apr 2026
Valid through
13 Jun 2026
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.
This Project Manager will support the development, integration, and operations of our science efforts including experimental projects related to our Omega, Phelix, ELI, and simulation modeling efforts, helping translate technical objectives into executable plans and ensuring delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
You will act as a central point of coordination between our Science team, engineering partners, facilities, and the company PMO, bringing structure, visibility, and momentum to complex technical work.
This role is ideal for someone with project management experience who is comfortable in labs, hardware environments, or R&D settings, and who wants to deepen their technical and program execution skills over time.
Plan and track projects, translating technical goals into clear tasks, schedules, and milestones
Maintain project plans, schedules, and workflows in Jira, and Confluence
Track progress and follow up with engineers and technical leads on deliverables
Coordinate meetings, reviews, and planning sessions; document decisions and action items
Produce clear status updates, dashboards, and reports for division and PMO stakeholders
Support risk, issue, and change tracking across hardware, lab, and facility-related work
Coordinate across teams including Science & Technology, Facilities, and external partners
Coordinate with company-wide PM efforts to ensure compliance with company-wide standards
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Depth of experience in project management and coordination
Comfortable working in hardware, lab, or R&D environments
Familiarity with Jira, and Confluence, or similar tools/technology
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams
Clear communicator who follows through and keeps teams aligned
Background in physics, optics, experimental science, or hardware development
Exposure to lab infrastructure
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methods
Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.
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