Project Manager, Science (f/m/d)

Focused·Darmstadt, DEmid

In short

→Gestiona proyectos científicos y de ingeniería en fusiones láser en entornos de laboratorio.
→Coordinas equipos técnicos, proveedores y PMO usando Jira y Confluence con enfoque en objetivos de ciencia y hardware.
→Destaca por trabajar en un proyecto de fusión inercial con inversión de $240M y equipo de élite global.

Excepcional habilidad escrita y verbal en inglés y alemán

In ~1 minute you get: who interviews you, the likely questions answered from your CV, and your CV tailored to this job. Free, no card.

🎧Land the interview? Bring the copilot. Our free extension listens to the live interview and flashes 3-4-word anchors from your resume and prep — glance, connect, talk. Get the extension →

What they ask for

✓Titulación de máster en Ingeniería, Física, Ciencia de Datos o campo técnico relacionado.
✓Experiencia comprobada en gestión de proyectos en entornos de I+D o laboratorio.
✓Familiaridad con Jira y Confluence o herramientas similares de gestión de proyectos.
✓Organización extrema, atención al detalle y capacidad para gestionar múltiples tareas simultáneas.
✓Excelentes habilidades escritas y verbales en inglés y alemán.
✓Capacidad para operar en entornos de hardware, laboratorio o I+D con comodidad.

Don't tick every box? That's normal — your free dossier shows your gaps and how to cover them in the interview.

JiraConfluenceAgileHybrid project managementExperimental scienceHardware developmentSimulation modelingOmegaPhelixELI

Who should you write to at Focused?

Your free dossier identifies the people who'd interview you — their background, what they value, and how to reach out so you stand out before applying.

Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion. Backed by our $240M Series A — the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry — we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies. Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale. Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally Your Role This Project Manager will support the development, integration, and operations of our science efforts including experimental projects related to our Omega, Phelix, ELI, and simulation modeling efforts, helping translate technical objectives into executable plans and ensuring delivery across multidisciplinary teams. You will act as a central point of coordination between our Science team, engineering partners, facilities, and the company PMO, bringing structure, visibility, and momentum to complex technical work. This role is ideal for someone with project management experience who is comfortable in labs, hardware environments, or R&D settings, and who wants to deepen their technical and program execution skills over time. What you’ll do: Plan and track projects, translating technical goals into clear tasks, schedules, and milestones Maintain project plans, schedules, and workflows in Jira, and Confluence Track progress and follow up with engineers and technical leads on deliverables Coordinate meetings, reviews, and planning sessions; document decisions and action items Produce clear status updates, dashboards, and reports for division and PMO stakeholders Support risk, issue, and change tracking across hardware, lab, and facility-related work Coordinate across teams including Science & Technology, Facilities, and external partners Coordinate with company-wide PM efforts to ensure compliance with company-wide standards Who you are: Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or a related technical field Depth of experience in R&D related project management and coordination Familiarity with Jira, and Confluence, or similar tools/technology Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams Clear communicator who follows through and keeps teams aligned Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German Nice to have’s: Background in physics, optics, experimental science, or hardware development Exposure to lab infrastructure Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methods Comfortable working in hardware, lab, or R&D environments What We Offer Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery. Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges. Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company. We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together. Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year. Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily. Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.

Looking for something similar?

Leave your email and we'll alert you when matching jobs appear.

Don't apply unprepared

We research who's interviewing you, tailor your CV and rehearse you live — first one free.