General Manager, SPARC Plant bei Cfsenergy

Join the power movement as General Manager, SPARC Plant This leadership role has the mandate to run our first-of-a-kind SPARC facility, ensuring its ultimate success. You will be responsible for maximizing facility uptime and scientific learning, building and leading the world-class team that operates SPARC, and shaping a culture of excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead the facility that will prove commercial fusion energy is achievable and change the world. This role reports to the CEO.



What you'll do:

Oversee all aspects of the SPARC Plant to ensure maximum uptime, operational readiness, and scientific productivity

Lead, build, and mentor the entire SPARC Plant team, setting a tone for a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture

Collaborate with senior leadership across CFS to understand company priorities and ensure plant operations directly support overall strategic needs

Develop and manage the plant's budget and staffing plans, deploying resources for maximum productivity and success

Establish and continuously improve processes and systems to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a complex, first-of-a-kind fusion facility

Serve as a key interface between the SPARC Plant team and other leaders within CFS

Work with the Open Innovation team to support strategic interactions with the external scientific community and other stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear), Physics, or a related technical field

15+ years of progressive experience, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership role managing a complex, high-consequence technical facility (e.g., power plant, national laboratory, semiconductor fab, large-scale manufacturing).  This includes a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of at least 200+ employees, including a mix of direct reports and managers

Extensive experience operating and maintaining large process systems, including but not limited to chemicals, cryogenics, oil/gas, or similar large-scale infrastructure

Robust technical knowledge of complex processes and electrical systems common in large facilities

Directed a $500M plus lab or research effort, from its initial scientific concept and development to the final construction and operational launch

Proven track record of building, leading, and mentoring high-performing technical and operational teams

Demonstrated experience in operational excellence, including developing and implementing novel processes, managing large budgets, and strategic resource planning

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire a team and articulate complex technical and strategic concepts to a wide variety of audiences

Strong people management skills of both small and large teams

Leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills for both engineers and technicians

Demonstration of the ability to build trust with front line employees and identify issues first hand

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Strong attention to safety and the creation of a safety culture

Bonus points for:

Master's, PhD, or MBA

Experience with the commissioning and operation of first-of-a-kind systems or facilities is strongly preferred

Must-have requirements:

Perform activities such as typing 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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