Project Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs involving superconducting materials, magnet systems, and cryogenic technologies. The ideal candidate will drive projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment — coordinating tightly with materials science, cryogenics, electrical engineering, and quality teams to deliver superconducting magnets, wire/tape, or systems on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

Key Responsibilities

- Own end-to-end planning and execution of superconductor programs, including magnet/coil development, wire and tape production, cryostat integration, and system-level testing.
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, critical path analysis, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with R&D;, process, and reliability engineering teams to track technical milestones such as material qualification, coil winding, cooldown/quench testing, and field-performance validation.
- Manage project budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and vendor/tooling procurement timelines in partnership with finance and procurement, including specialty cryogenic equipment.
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to quench events, material performance, supply of rare materials and schedule slippage; escalate issues with clear recovery plans.
- Drive stakeholder communication through regular program reviews, status reports, and executive dashboards (e.g., using Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).
- Facilitate change control and cross-site/cross-lab coordination for multi-partner or multi-vendor programs,



including academic and national-lab collaborations where applicable.
- Partner with customers, research institutions, and/or component suppliers on program timelines, qualification requirements, and delivery commitments.
- Lead post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement in project management processes,

tools, and templates.

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,

or related field.

- 3 - 7 years of project management experience in superconductor, cryogenics, advanced materials, or related high-tech R&D; manufacturing environments.
- Working understanding of superconducting materials (low-temperature and/or high-

temperature superconductors), magnet design, or cryogenic systems.

- Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex, schedule-driven programs with hard technical milestones.
- Proficiency with project management tools (Zoho, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera) and engineering/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, research partners, and customers.
- PMP, PgMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

- Familiarity with cryogenic infrastructure (helium liquefaction, cryocoolers, dilution refrigerators)

and associated safety protocols.

- Exposure to national laboratory, academic research, or government-funded (e.g., DOE, ITER)

program environments.

- Experience in a regulated or safety-critical workplace involving pressure systems, high magnetic fields, or cryogenic hazards.

📌 Project Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 SuperQ Technologies India
📍 Bengaluru