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…