Project Manager

Project Manager

Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Project Manager role with our client in New York, NY. Own end-to-end project execution for reactor deployment and development initiatives, including scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and milestone tracking. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines that reflect the full lifecycle of reactor development, from design and engineering milestones through regulatory, site preparation, and deployment phases. Coordinate across engineering, operations, regulatory, and supply chain workstreams to ensure integrated execution and on-time delivery of project milestones. Track and report on project progress against technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones, providing leadership with clear visibility into status, risks, and decisions required. Serve as the primary point of coordination between engineering and business teams, translating technical requirements and constraints into actionable plans and communicating project status clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Facilitate cross-functional meetings, working groups, and decision-making processes within assigned projects to align stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and business development. Coordinate with external partners, vendors, and government counterparts as required to support assigned reactor development and deployment projects. Identify, assess, and monitor project risks across technical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with the Senior Project Manager. Operate effectively in environments with incomplete information, evolving requirements, and shifting priorities, finding workable paths forward without waiting for perfect conditions. Prepare and deliver concise project updates, executive briefings, and status reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders as required. Maintain accurate project documentation including charters, schedules, action logs, decision registers, and lessons learned. Support preparation of materials for board reporting, investor updates, and government or strategic partner discussions as they relate to reactor development milestones and execution. Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and templates to build scalable execution infrastructure appropriate for a company in rapid growth. Support Product Development for reactor licensing, engineering, manufacturing, testing activities, and iterative design reviews to reach product development milestones. Support product development of reactor service functions for customers including licensing, feasibility studies, fuel procurement and refueling, operations and maintenance, government affairs coordination, and community engagement.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business, science, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in project management or program management, with demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Experience managing projects at the intersection of technical and business functions, translating between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders within a defined project scope. Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving requirements and shifting priorities. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to drive clarity and alignment across large cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight timelines. PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred. Experience in nuclear, advanced energy, aerospace, defense, infrastructure, or another capital-intensive or regulated industry with first-of-a-kind technology development. Familiarity with regulatory approval processes, permitting, or government agency engagement relevant to energy or infrastructure projects. Prior experience in a startup, scale-up, or high-growth company environment. MBA or advanced degree a plus but not required.

Job Type: Direct Hire Location: New York, NY is the preferred location. Oak Brook, IL and D.C. will also be considered. Salary Range: $115K to $155K Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

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