Project Lead

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Job Description

X-energy is seeking a Project Lead responsible for the planning, budget, schedule, and execution of design and development work of a single system project, which support the achievement of medium to large-scale project and high-level program deliverables. This role must understand customer/client needs, ensure clarity compliance on contractual and technical requirements, communicate system projects needs and responsibilities to both external subcontracted vendor organizations and/or internal matrixed teams, and ensure system project execution across multiple systems is consistent with the program plan and requirements. This includes leading evaluation/resolution of implementation strategies, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and managing/directing the execution of external subcontracted teams and internal matrixed teams. This role interfaces with various teams, including project controls, engineering, licensing, supply chain, quality, safety, manufacturing, testing, operations, and/or construction functions.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the system project baseline documentation (system project budget, schedule, system project execution plan, deliverables/CDRLs, other contractually defined elements); ensure the system project management plan, risk management plan, and other governing documentation is consistent with business and corporate processes and policies.
• Coordinate inputs and performance commitments from both Responsible Engineers and the matrixed departments that support system project execution (Finance, Subcontracts/Procurement, Engineering, Licensing, Quality/Safety, etc.). This includes activity/delivery schedules, cost estimates, subcontracting requirements, quality requirements, regulatory requirements, deliverable definition, etc.
• Coordinate across other related/dependent system projects where common customers, designs, and/or documentation exist.
• Review and approve business analyses and determination of “make/buy” and subcontracting decisions. Engage in subcontract negotiations/execution as necessary to ensure contract requirements are adhered to.
• Make decisions on how and whether recommended technical approaches for the system project will achieve contract goals and requirements in with project governance.
• Manage performance of subcontractors, partners, and internal solid-line and matrixed staff through interim reports, status meetings, documentation, design reviews, and deliverables to ensure efforts are being completed as agreed to.
• Manage system project performance measures – risk management, scheduling/program planning, document management, cost adherence/variance analysis/earned value, deliverables status, technical performance measures/specification adherence, other.
• Make decisions on acceptability for the system projects under their management; communicate this through process control, interface, and performance documentation (specifications); and determine acceptability of deliverables based on acceptance criteria in line with project governance.
• Actively supports the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in all relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• Typically, seven plus years’ experience in engineering, project management, or related industry experience.
• Experience as a technical lead, proposal manager, or pursuit lead.
• Experience working under nuclear regulatory codes or another strict QA program (e.g., NQA-1, N299, ISO-9001).