Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Specialist – Directed Energy

Xcimer Energy•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Specialist to support successful execution of its Directed Energy program. This full-time, onsite role is based at the company’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The specialist will work with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to coordinate, track, and report project activities. The role calls for strong organization, problem-solving, technical fluency, and experience using project tracking, execution, KPIs, and metrics to support program success. The specialist will maintain program schedules and baselines, work breakdown structures, budgets, milestone and KPI reporting, and project documentation. They will coordinate deliverables and interfaces with external partners and vendors, support program reviews, monitor engineering release metrics, identify risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as needed. They will also facilitate communication across science, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to support timely issue resolution and efficient project execution. Xcimer Energy develops inertial fusion energy technology with the aim of deploying fusion power plants to support global decarbonization. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; 3+ years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
5+ years of experience in project coordination, project controls, project administration, or a similar role in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment.
Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong technical acumen and understanding of hardware development processes and product lifecycles.
Experience with schedule management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects.
Experience with earned value management (EVM) and integrated master scheduling on government-funded programs.
Working knowledge of DOE and DoD EVM and scheduling guidance, including ANSI/EIA-748 (NDIA), the NDIA IPMD EVMS Intent Guide and Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), the DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, DCMA EVMS compliance (DECM) and schedule assessment metrics, IPMR/IMS data item descriptions (DI-MGMT-81861 / DI-MGMT-81650), DOE O 413.3B and DOE G 413.3-10, and the GAO Schedule Assessment Guide.
Experience supporting government, defense, or other externally funded programs, including contract deliverables, reviews, and reporting.
Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, or financial reporting tools.
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
Familiarity with Jira and similar project management tools.
Experience managing and tracking Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Responsibilities

Support planning and controls for the Directed Energy program, including maintaining the program schedule and baseline.
Help build and maintain the Directed Energy work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget tracking, and report on cost and schedule performance.
Maintain milestone and KPI reporting for the Directed Energy program in collaboration with element leads.
Help develop Directed Energy program reporting that aligns with company standards.
Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and interfaces with external partners and vendors, and support program reviews.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation for complex engineering projects.
Coordinate project activities with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to align with overall program objectives.
Manage project schedules, track milestones, and report progress using Jira and other project management tools.
Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics, assess performance against milestones, identify potential risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as necessary.
Facilitate communication and coordination among science, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to support timely issue resolution and efficient project execution.