Senior Manager Technology Partnerships

The impact you will make

Our mission is to unlock the potential of fusion power generation: abundant, clean, economic, and safe energy. On the critical path is the demonstration of the key features of Marvel Fusion’s unique fusion approach leveraging ultra-high intensity, short-pulse lasers. This is your chance to become part of a pioneering company with the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to the global energy transition.

As Senior Manager Technology Partnerships in the Laser Team, you will work closely with the Scientists & Engineers from the Laser & Infrastructure Teams and be the key interface to corporate functions, e.g. Accounting, Purchasing, and Financial Planning. Because technology partnership development and R&D program execution are closely intertwined in this role, you will oversee some core laser-related projects and programs in a holistic way and lead the operational tasks for these. In parallel, you will build up strategic technology partnerships, take ownership in applying for and managing publicly funded projects, and take over stakeholder management. Lastly, you will support the build-up of the supply chain.

You are part of a diverse team and work collaboratively with business professionals, scientists, and engineers in a highly dynamic working environment. Working with us offers you a wide range of opportunities to develop professionally and personally, show initiative, take responsibility, and help make influential decisions.

Your responsibilities

Technology Partnerships

• Build-up of the Technology Partnerships strategy for the Laser Team, incl. alignment with the technology roadmap and clear decision gates 
• Screening and evaluation of external / publicly funded projects and new business opportunities
• Technology scouting & early engagement with potential partners 
• Continue developing joint roadmaps & co-development projects with key partners
• Support supplier development and qualification for critical laser components
• Contribute to the transition from R&D prototypes towards industrialization and scale-up 

Project & Program Management (PMO)

• PMO ownership for a laser-related program: project governance, portfolio management, budget & resource planning, risk management, etc. 
• Financial budget planning & regular KPI reporting to the Laser/Infrastructure Management Team 
• Make sure programs stay on track while keeping teams focused and motivated 
• Conception, coordination, and management of strategic and operational projects with internal and external partners 

Cross-cutting

• Intensive cross-functional communication with all departments 

What you bring

• Completed Master’s or PhD degree in business, engineering, physics, or a similar field 
• Hands-on Project/Program Management (PMO) experience with technical focus, ideally in an operations, strategy, or R&D / deep-tech environment 
• Experience in a partnership or stakeholder management position, ideally across both technical and business functions 
• Successful completion of a complex project 
• Technical affinity to engage credibly with laser/optics engineering counterparts 
• Professional-level skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Tools
• Fluency in English & German 

What sets you apart

• Having a background in both business & technical fields is a strong plus 
• Prior experience with lasers or the optical industry in general is a strong plus 
• Prior experience with publicly funded projects and/or R&D projects is a strong plus 

What we offer

Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth: 

• Public Transport Subsidy
  
• Employee Incentive Program
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Wellpass or Complimentary Private Health Insurance
• Professional Learning & Development Budget
• Relocation Support
• Company Pension Plan
• 30 Days of Vacation plus additional half day on 24. & 31.Dec.
• Modern Office in the center of Munich 
• Healthy office snacks 
• Regular Team Events