Technical Engineering Programme Manager

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

8/13/2025

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Overview

Join us to help enable Tokamak Energy's ambitious strategy to bring clean energy through fusion and develop related business applications to position the company as a leader in sustainable energy. Tokamak Energy is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO).

This role will report directly to our Head of Programmes and PMO and sit at the heart of Tokamak Energy in delivering important programmes in support of our strategy.

This role is responsible for a major Tokamak Energy technology development programme and/or several projects driving delivery to quality, cost and delivery targets.

Requirements

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• Lead a cross-functional programme team as part of the integrated tea
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• Lead the programme governance in line with company assurance and business management processes through the programme lifecycl
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• Drive project management best practices within the programme and Tokamak Energy in conjunction with the PMO tea
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• } Proactively lead the programme team, collaborators and suppliers to successfully deliver assigned programme(
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• ) Define the programme objectives, deliverables and requirements with the Technical Leadership team and agree them with the Programme Spons
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• r Generate deliverable-based, integrated cross-functional and supplier / collaborator plans (inc. schedule, cost, risk and resourc
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• ) Set timelines for the successful delivery the programme to quality/scope, cost and delivery targets in collaboration with Technical Leads
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• Planning a baseline - Design and manage the programme organisational, product and work breakdown structures leading to work packages with delegated schedules, budgets and ris
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• s Planning for monitoring and control - In collaboration with the PMO, concurrently define and implement project management processes and performance metrics/controls to plan and track deployment - These will include cost, schedule, scope, risk & issue management, change management, contract management and tracking for any supplier led activi
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• y Proactively lead the risk management plan and identification & resolution of issues within the program
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• e Lead progress review meetings (internal and external), prepare reports and presentations including board level material, and ensure actions are captured and closed o
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• t Manage the programme EAC (estimate at completion) and in-year budget including estimating, variance narratives and corrective action in line with the company financial timetab
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• e Evaluate programme resource demand and ensure the resource allocation is understood and supports the plan as part of the company resource management proce
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• s Agree work-share with the Commercial function and co-ordinate commercial activities to ensure facilities, resources, collaborators and suppliers are secured to support programme requirements. When agreed with Commercial, active leadership of the activities will be requir
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• d Promote adherence to safe working practices in the delivery of programme activiti
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• s Degree qualified in a relevant fie
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• d Demonstrate substantial relevant experience in delivery or programme management of large and complex technical programm
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• s Demonstrate experience of having built, driven and managed innovative programmes in ambiguous & volatile environments in which excellent risk management has been paramou
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• t Be a skilful communicator and facilitator who is able to draw ideas from others and have experience of interfacing with scientific and engineering tea
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• s Be an exceptional integrator who is a cross-organisational collaborator and able to motivate different parts of the organisation to deliver results through the application of strong interpersonal and influencing skil
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• s Ability to connect strategic objectives with individual technical tasks and clearly communicate this in both directions for all levels of the busine
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• s Able to interpret highly technical situations and apply strong problem-solving and decision-making skil
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• s Experience working in changing environments with the ability and resilience to handle ambiguity and lead in volatile & uncertain situatio
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• s Be qualified in at least one of the following{​{:}} PRINCE 2, APM, Agile Project Management - or with experience to demonstrate appropriate PM skills/capabil
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ty Benef

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• ts Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the out
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• et 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holid
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• ys Eligible for discretionary performance related bo
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• us Share options sch
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• me Pension sche
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• e Financial benefits - including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount schem
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•   Innovation and Merit bonu
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• es Investment in training and development to support career progress
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• on Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovat
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on Company backgro

undWhat if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy - the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusio

n. In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space

.  The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 201

9. Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges{​{:}} clean and sustainable fusion energy for

all.Important information for candid

atesPre-employment scree

ningPlease note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and referenc

es. Data pri

vacyPlease note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see{​{:}}  https{​{:}}//www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regul

ation Equality of oppor

tunityEntry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orienta

tion. We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment exper

ience.If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your

best.