Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Specialist – Directed Energy

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.

As a Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Specialist - Directed Energy, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of Xcimer’s Directed Energy program. You will work closely with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination, tracking, and reporting of project activities. Your ability to manage schedules, maintain project documentation, and facilitate communication will be key to driving efficiency and meeting critical milestones. We are looking for a highly organized individual with strong problem-solving skills, technical fluency, and experience in project tracking, execution, and performance measurement through KPIs and metrics to ensure project success. We are looking for our project coordinators to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

• Support planning and controls for the Directed Energy program, including maintaining the program schedule and baseline.
• Help build and maintain the Directed Energy work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget tracking, and report on cost and schedule performance.
• Maintain milestone and KPI reporting for the Directed Energy program, working with element leads.
• Help develop Directed Energy program reporting that fits in with greater company standards.
• Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and interfaces with external partners and vendors, and support program reviews.
• Support the successful execution of complex engineering projects by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Collaborate with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
• Manage project schedules, track milestones, and report on progress using Jira and other project management tools.
• Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics to evaluate performance against milestones, identify potential risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as necessary.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between science, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely issue resolution and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (3+ years of related experience may be substituted for the degree)
• Experience: 5+ years in project coordination, project controls, project administration, or a similar role in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong technical acumen with an understanding of hardware development processes and product lifecycles
• Experience with schedule management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

• Experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering, or manufacturing projects
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and integrated master scheduling on government-funded programs
• Working knowledge of DOE and DoD EVM and scheduling guidance, such as ANSI/EIA-748 (NDIA), the NDIA IPMD EVMS Intent Guide and Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), the DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, DCMA EVMS compliance (DECM) and schedule assessment metrics, IPMR/IMS data item descriptions (DI-MGMT-81861 / DI-MGMT-81650), DOE O 413.3B and the DOE G 413.3-10 EVMS guide, and the GAO Schedule Assessment Guide
• Experience supporting government, defense, or other externally funded programs (contract deliverables, reviews, and reporting)
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, or financial reporting tools
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies
• Familiarity with Jira and other similar project management tools
• Experience managing and tracking Bills of Materials (BOMs)