Program Planning and Controls Specialist

Xcimer Energy•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcimer Energy is developing inertial fusion energy technology to deploy fusion power plants and support global decarbonization. The Program Planning and Controls Specialist supports execution of complex engineering projects on Xcimer’s IFE program. Working with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, finance, procurement, and other cross-functional teams, this role coordinates project activities and helps ensure alignment with program objectives. The specialist develops and maintains project plans, resource-loaded schedules, and project documentation; tracks milestones and performance metrics; monitors engineering release metrics and project costs; and provides schedule, cost, and forecast reporting. The role also supports budget forecasting, identifies schedule and budget risks, escalates issues to Program Management, and facilitates communication and timely issue resolution across teams. This is a full-time, onsite position at Xcimer Energy’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; 3+ years of related experience may be substituted 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.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6, including building and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.
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.
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 other schedule management software, such as MS Project.
Experience with earned value management (EVM), including performance measurement baselines, progress measurement, and cost and schedule variance analysis.
Experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects.
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).
Familiarity with the purchase requisition through invoice lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation for complex engineering projects on the IFE program.
Coordinate project activities with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Manage project schedules, track milestones, and report progress using Jira and other project management tools.
Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics, evaluate performance against milestones, identify potential risks, and escalate issues to Program Management.
Track project costs against budget, including labor, procurement, and commitments, and provide regular cost reporting to program and finance stakeholders.
Develop and maintain cost forecasts and estimates at completion.
Analyze variances between planned, committed, and actual costs, and escalate budget risks to Program Management.
Provide schedule, resource, and procurement inputs to Finance for program forecasting and budget cycles.
Facilitate communication and coordination among engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to support timely issue resolution and efficient project execution.