Director, Natrium Project Management

Location: Bellevue,Washington,United States

TITLE:                 Director, Natrium Project Management

LOCATION:        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. 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. 

Director, Natrium Project Management

TerraPower is seeking a Director, Natrium Project Management who will lead and oversee a large team of project managers responsible for the successful execution of the Natrium Demonstration project. This critical leadership role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in the energy or nuclear industry. The Director will be accountable for ensuring the appropriate project management team is in place to drive project performance to deliver on time and within budget, and the team is meeting the highest standards of project management practices. This role will report to the Project Director (Senior Vice President).

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a large team of project managers and other project professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Cultivate a culture of learning and development within the project management team.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for project managers.
• Establish a mentorship program to pair experienced project managers with junior staff, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to project managers.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the project team and with external stakeholders.
• Project Planning and Execution
• Oversee and guide the project management team’s development and implementation of comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Hold project management team accountable for driving project execution, achieving project deliverables, and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
• Work closely with the PMO to establish and maintain effective project controls and reporting systems.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Effectively communicate project updates and address stakeholder concerns.
• Risk Management