Project Manager

Overview TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like‑minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well‑being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. TerraPower is seeking highly motivated and forward‑thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape, and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Project Manager TerraPower is seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing activities related to TerraPower's scope of the Natrium Demonstration project, including planning, execution, and closure. This position will report directly to the Senior Project Manager for the area of interest and will coordinate with all areas of the Natrium Demonstration project, as well as other TerraPower internal organizations. The Project Manager will help manage project conflicts to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery of products and services. Responsibilities Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations. Assist project teams on achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements. Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the Natrium Project Management organization and the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs. Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled. Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time‑phased budget. Determine root causes and develop corrective actions, recovery plans, and variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances. Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements. Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures. Maintain the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk. Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirements. Key Qualifications and Skills Minimum of 7 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent. Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams. Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results. Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project. Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA is a bonus. Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills required. Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Functions Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case‑by‑case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds. Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day Travel required 0‑10% Job Details Salary Range: $168,316 - $252,475 (Washington State). Benefits Competitive Compensation Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affirmation Benefits Parental Leave 401(k) Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays Relocation Assistance Professional and Educational Support Opportunities Export Control TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. #J-18808-Ljbffr TerraPower