Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Bellevue, Washington, USA

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. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire 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.

Senior Project Manager - Equipment Delivery Management – Natrium

The Senior Project Manager, Equipment Delivery Management (EDM) leads the Equipment Delivery PM organization, overseeing a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators. This role is responsible for achieving strategic project goals, driving cost reduction and efficiency, ensuring excellence in earned value management, proactive issue prevention, robust risk management, and building a high-performing team. The Senior PM partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other stakeholders to deliver critical equipment packages on schedule and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, lead, and develop the Equipment Delivery PM team, including PMs and PCs, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and execution-focused culture.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and integration of new hires and transferred employees; mentor and coach team members for professional growth and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain the organizational structure, roles, and operating model for the EDM PM group, including clear RACI alignment with Supply Chain Management and Engineering teams.

Strategic Project Execution

• Identify and implement major cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within the project scope, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and technical requirements.
• Drive proactive issue identification, prevention, and early resolution, minimizing reliance on formal escalation and schedule control mechanisms.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and improvement of tracking systems to ensure clear visibility, alignment, and integration of collaboration between TerraPower and partner organizations.

Earned Value Management (EVM) & Cost Control

• Establish and reinforce strong EVM practices within the team, ensuring timely, accurate, and actionable performance data for effective project control and decision-making.
• Hold full cost account management leadership for equipment packages.
• Review and validate EVM data, coach team members in EVM principles, and drive identification of root causes and corrective actions for performance variances.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Drive disciplined and proactive risk management, ensuring risks are current, actionable, and reflective of project reality.
• Conduct regular risk reviews, validate risk quality, and ensure risks are used as a decision-making tool.
• Guide PMs and PCs in identifying meaningful risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.

Schedule Adherence & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure schedule adherence (>= 90%) through planning discipline, execution ownership, and proactive issue management.
• Analyze missed commitments, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution reliability.
• Maintain alignment between tracking systems and integrated project schedules.

Stakeholder Engagement & Corporate Initiatives

• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other stakeholders to mature opportunities and drive alignment.
• Support investment-related corporate initiatives, including strategic investors, financial investors, and U.S. Government reporting requirements.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, supply chain, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in project management, supply chain oversight, or equipment delivery on major capital programs, with demonstrated cost account management or EVMS experience.
• Experience on nuclear, energy, defense, or heavy industrial capital projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and drive organizational development.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS), integrated master scheduling, and milestone governance.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile), and tools such as Jira, Power BI, Planner, and Confluence.
• Commitment to trust, integrity, open communication, and fostering teamwork.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions:

• 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%

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.

Salary Range: $184,367.94 – $245,823.92 Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

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
• 401k 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