Project Planner

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Project Planner to join our team. Position Description Project planners at Oklo are responsible for tracking all aspects of ongoing projects including but not limited to: initial charter and project team assignments, specification of deliverables and vendor engagement & selection, project schedule kept to a daily WBS level of detail, project milestones, and regular reporting to leadership. As the hub of project management activity, the planner must be an excellent communicator and highly effective with vendors, project team members, company leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and other key project stakeholders. Specific responsibilities may include: Tracking and reporting of capital and revenue projects: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, incorporating work breakdown structures (WBS) and Gantt charts to monitor progress effectively Coordinate with project managers to update project milestones and deliverables Provide regular reports to leadership, highlighting project status, risks, and opportunities for improvement Project Team & Stakeholder Communications: Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align objectives and expectations Ensure that changes to project schedules are communicated promptly, assessing impacts on the critical path and overall project delivery Work closely with the finance team to monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and forecast financial needs Utilize ERP systems to manage project-related financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance Support the development of financial reports that inform decision-making and strategic planning Project closeout and deliverable acceptance criteria: Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to define and document deliverable acceptance criteria Compile and organize project documentation, creating comprehensive records that support knowledge transfer and future project planning Lead the project closeout process, ensuring that all objectives are met and lessons learned are captured Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's in engineering, project management, or related field 5+ years of experience in project planning Experience with planning on large ($10+ million) capital projects Proficiency in MS Project, SmartSheets, or other project management software tools Bonus Qualifications PMP or PMI-SP certification Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite or SAP Experience with energy infrastructure projects (design, construction, or commissioning) Experience at startups Desired Competencies Experienced in project management within technical or industrial environments Effective communication, fostering alignment across diverse teams Skillful at maintaining schedules and enforcing routines in a creative and fast‑paced culture Passionate about Oklo’s mission to design and deploy advanced fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy Willing to think differently and do things in new ways Comfortable in a fast‑paced, highly iterative startup environment Creative, critical, and reflective problem‑solver, not relying solely on established approaches Excellent writer, able to communicate in a modern active voice Oklo Travel Requirements Remote employees are required to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter, attending team meetings, off‑sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees must be in person at headquarters. Compensation $70,000 – $110,000 Benefits Flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. #CHOP: Oklo’s Values Collaboration : We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes. Humility : We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition. Ownership : We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Pathfinding : We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity. Legal and Compliance This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address. All legitimate communications from our recruiting team— including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email. Oklo will never ask for sensitive personal information, payments, or account credentials during the hiring process. If you receive suspicious outreach or have concerns about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Oklo, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklo Inc