IT Operations Project Manager

IT Operations Project Manager

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup aiming to generate unlimited clean energy through the commercialization of laser‑induced inertial fusion. This role focuses on designing and implementing global IT onboarding, compliance, and documentation processes to ensure secure, compliant, and seamless technology onboarding aligned with Focused Energy’s global IT and data protection standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead global IT initiatives related to onboarding, access control, and compliance standardization.
• Develop and maintain documentation for user provisioning, access management, and security workflows.
• Partner with People Ops to align IT onboarding/offboarding with HR processes.
• Support GDPR and Export Control audits through documentation, reporting, and internal reviews.
• Manage change‑management communication for IT initiatives (system rollouts, migrations).
• Track project timelines, risks, and deliverables; ensure cross‑department visibility.
• Maintain the IT knowledge base and improve process transparency (Confluence, Jira, or similar).
• Coordinate policy training, awareness campaigns, and compliance checklists.
• Manage IT asset inventory and procurement – track hardware requests, update asset records, and ensure accurate documentation of equipment check‑ins and check‑outs.
• Facilitate quarterly retrospectives and planning sessions to assess process improvements.

Who You Are

• 3–6 years of experience in IT project management, operations, or compliance.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Understanding of GDPR and IT access control principles.
• Experience collaborating with HR, compliance, and technical teams.
• Strong communication skills in both English and German.
• Detail‑oriented and proactive, with a process‑driven mindset.

What we offer

• Innovative technology & mission: be part of a cutting‑edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy.
• Career development: invest in people with opportunities to grow in an early, fast‑growing environment.
• Collaborative culture: dynamic, international environment with top‑tier scientists, engineers and professionals.
• Ownership: take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions and solving challenges.
• Competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options.
• 30 days of vacation per year and flexible hybrid work setup.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment (Windows or Apple laptop, keyboard, mouse, headset).
• Regular team events, healthy snacks, and subsidized cafeteria options.
• Flexible commuting support and wellness partners.

Focused Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

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