Grant Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.

What’s more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets.

To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world.

WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION

• You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world

• You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.

• Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey

• Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent

YOUR IMPACT

As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the success of our publicly funded projects by ensuring that every initiative runs smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with funding requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Grant administration, application and reporting: prepare, review and submit reports for various public funding projects, manage scope and change requests

• Project coordination: draw up and monitor milestone and deliverables schedules, cost allocation, resource allocation and audits, optimize resource efficiency

• Stakeholder communication: coordinate with technical work streams, finance work streams and external stakeholders to execute smooth reporting

WHO YOU ARE

• Professional experience in grant management and project controlling, ideally with exposure to public funding programs

• Strong understanding of funding regulations, compliance requirements and reporting obligations

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail and deadlines

• Strong communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Recruiter Interview (30–45 min)

• Panel Interviews (3 rounds, 60 min each)

• CEO Call (30 min)

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.