Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

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Devens, MA, USA

Hybrid

110K-185K Annually

Mid level

Energy

The Role

The PLM Manager will oversee PLM projects, lead technical teams, establish PLM strategies, and ensure effective collaboration across engineering and supply chain.

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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

The PLM Manager will be a key member of the IT leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of all Product Lifecycle Management systems and projects. This role will lead a team of technical experts, define the PLM roadmap, and ensure the successful delivery of PLM solutions that align with the company's engineering and business objectives.

What you'll do:

Oversee and manage the entire portfolio of PLM projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
Lead, mentor, and manage a dedicated team of Teamcenter and AVEVA subject matter experts
Define and own the strategic roadmap for all PLM systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with future business needs
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other key business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective PLM solutions
Manage vendor relationships and ensure the continuous improvement and optimization of PLM tools and processes
Establish and enforce PLM governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
Serve as the central hub between engineering, design, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient collaboration
Identifying opportunities to improve product development efficiency and reduce time-to-market

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree
Active PLM implementation and/or administration of large scale PLM toolset (Teamcenter, PTC, Enovia/Solidworks, etc.)
Consultative/collaborative approach to internal customers
- Customer service mindset
- Process and data orientation
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Deep understanding of PLM processes, including change management, BOM management, and configuration

Bonus points for:

Direct experience implementing and/or administering TeamCenter/ Aveva
Demonstrated success in a leadership role
ERP experience
MES experience
Digital thread/twin implementation experience
Leading without managing experience
Plan-to-manufacture
Evolve to rapidly changing technology and business requirements

Must-have requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

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The Company

HQ: Cambridge, MA

327 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.