MCFR Program Manager

TITLE: MCFR Program Manager

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA

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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

MCFR Program Manager

TerraPower is seeking a Program Manager to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) Program. This position reports to the MCFR Project Management Discipline Manager. The role centers on the planning and execution of the MCFR Demonstration Reactor Program goals and objectives to support commercialization of MCFR technology. You will manage a team of project managers and collaborate with Engineer, Technology, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other support organizations in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to develop the MCFR Demonstration Reactor. This role is hybrid with a minimum of three on-site days per week. The ability to be physically present at our Bellevue, WA headquarters and Everrett WA laboratory is required. Help advance a first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor towards commercial development.

Responsibilities:

• Apply project management principles to plan, execute, and control the overall program to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects and/or subprogram elements.

• Ensure projects and/or subprogram elements are aligned with the strategic plan of the organization.

• Coordinate the projects and their interdependence between the various projects and/or subprograms in the program.

• Accountable for maintaining team’s focus on successful cost, schedule, and performance execution

• Provides guidance and support toward project strategies and processes, including metric definition and analysis, documentation, root-cause analysis, and best practices.

• Provide project stakeholders consistent and frequent project communications to enhance clarity on project priorities, issues, and progress

• Responsible for the coordination and oversight of a geographically diverse team. The team members include TerraPower employees, subcontractor employees, and partner planning and project controls teams.

• Utilize EVMS principles and other project control best practices in the development and maintenance of the integrated master control schedule and cost baseline.

• Accountable for completion of periodic estimating deliverables (annually, stage gate, revisions) following procedural requirements.

• Partner with various corporate groups (Finance, HR, IT, etc.) and coordinate smooth operational support.

• Manage, develop, and motivate Delta Project Management staff and team members

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 15 years of relevant experience for level 12, or 18 years of relevant experience for level 13. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance

• 2+ years of supervisory leadership or management role of personnel with demonstrated success for level 12, or 5+ years of relevant supervisory experience for level 13.

• PMP required

• Experience in data analysis, risk management, and other aspects of project management.

• Deep experience in Microsoft Project or P6, including implementation, reporting, critical path method

• Proficiency in project metrics/key performance indicator development, dashboard development, and dashboard management

• Knowledge and experience in work control, planning and scheduling applications integration.

• 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. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. 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 and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

• Repetitive work: Prolonged.

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./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.

Job details

Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464

Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158

• Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Generous Holiday Schedule

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/