CareerPlan

Head of PMO

Denver, COFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Define the vision, mandate, and operating model for an enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) in a scaling fusion energy company, establishing governance, standards, and a hub-and-spoke model to support large-scale engineering programs.

Role type

Senior IC Head of PMO (Enterprise Program Management)

Builds

Enterprise program management function, governance standards, and operating models for Inertial Fusion Energy and Defense programs

Domain

Energy (Inertial Fusion) + Defense + Engineering-intensive environments

Required skills

Program/Portfolio/PMO leadership, Hub-and-spoke model design, Governance & standards establishment, Matrix organization influence, Ambiguity management, Financial acumen, Executive communication, Team building from scratch

Preferred skills

Nuclear/Aerospace/Laser/Optics engineering background, Prototype system design/construction, National laboratory/Defense/Regulated environment experience, Security clearance eligibility

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Define PMO vision, mandate, and multi-year roadmap; Establish company-wide program management standards and playbooks; Lead independent health reviews and recovery planning for strategic initiatives; Hire, manage, and mentor the PMO core team; Build enterprise program management capability through coaching and communities of practice

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC