Senior/Principal Technical Project Manager

About the role

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 vehicle providers. Ideal candidates will have experience delivering systems through design, assembly, test and launch integration activities.

Key responsibilities

• 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 schedule and cost.
• Develop, implement, and enforce baseline schedule and costs, including variance and metrics analysis.
• Manage, evaluate and recommend schedule and cost baseline change control requests to the Director of Project Management.
• Monitor and ensure Zeno, contractors, and supplier performance meets baseline schedule and cost requirements.
• Support procurement activities such as document development, acquisition, execution, and contract close‑out.

Required profile

• B.S. or higher in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of engineering management or project‑management experience.
• Demonstrated experience 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 first‑of‑a‑kind or engineering design projects strongly preferred.
• Self‑starter able to coordinate and lead a project‑management effort with minimal direction.
• Performs effectively under pressure and consistently meets deadlines in an uncertain environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

• MS Project
• P6

What we offer

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• 11 observed company holidays
• Employer HSA contributions
• Life insurance
• Transit benefits for commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition program
• Company‑sponsored ClassPass wellness benefit
• Dog‑friendly office