Princiapal Program / Deployment Manager

The Nuclear Company•Seattle, WA

24d•$225,000 - $260,000

About The Position

As a Principal Program/Deployment Manager at The Nuclear Company, you will serve as a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide deployment strategy for Nuclear OS and related digital systems across TNC's fleet-scale nuclear construction portfolio. This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic program management to lead deployment programs across multiple customer sites, establish deployment best practices, and drive organizational transformation through digital platform adoption. You'll work at the highest levels of customer organizations and TNC leadership to ensure successful Nuclear OS implementation at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or related technical field
12+ years of experience in program management, deployment engineering, or technical implementation
5+ years in a senior or lead role with demonstrated technical leadership and program management
Extensive experience working with enterprise software deployment or system integration at scale
Project management experience delivering production systems across multiple sites
Expert program management capabilities including strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and control
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs in highly regulated environments
Strong leadership skills to drive cross-functional teams toward common goals
Experience managing enterprise B2B products with complex stakeholder ecosystems
Budget management and financial planning expertise at the program level
Risk management and mitigation expertise for large-scale deployments
Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and continuous deployment platforms
Expert knowledge of enterprise software systems and digital platform architectures
Experience with Palantir Apollo or similar continuous deployment platforms
Understanding of system integration patterns, APIs, and data exchange protocols
Knowledge of cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped deployment environments
Familiarity with nuclear construction workflows and operational requirements
Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital construction tools
Executive-level communication skills for technical and business audiences
Strategic thinking with ability to define long-term deployment roadmaps
Change management expertise to drive organizational adoption at scale
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive stakeholder meetings
Ability to influence without direct authority across organizational boundaries
Technical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent advanced certification
15+ years of experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing deployment programs
Experience in nuclear construction or operations
Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects
Background in construction management or engineering services
Deep experience with Palantir Foundry and Apollo deployment platforms
Change management certification (Prosci, ACMP, or similar)
Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
Knowledge of NRC regulations and nuclear quality standards
Track record of successful enterprise-scale digital transformations

Responsibilities

Define and execute enterprise-wide deployment strategy for Nuclear OS across fleet-scale nuclear construction projects
Lead strategic planning groups to establish deployment roadmaps and transition oversight to steady-state operations
Manage deployment programs across multiple customer sites ensuring consistency, scalability, and knowledge transfer
Provide technical program oversight for complex, multi-stakeholder deployment initiatives
Serve as program leadership role with accountability for deployment success across TNC's nuclear fleet
Architect and implement DevSecOps deployment strategies integrating development, security, and operations for reliable and secure software delivery
Lead deployment strategy development using Palantir Apollo for continuous deployment across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments
Establish Nuclear OS as a long-term strategic asset capable of extension to plant operations, fleet management, and decommissioning
Design modular, adaptable deployment systems that can be scaled cost-effectively across multiple nuclear fleets
Develop detailed deployment plans with timelines, milestones, and resource requirements for enterprise-scale implementations
Manage deployment schedules ensuring coordination between engineering, construction, and planning deliverables across multiple sites
Coordinate with integrated project teams on deployment activities and cross-functional dependencies
Oversee on-site technical support during critical deployment phases and initial operations
Interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders at the executive level to drive deployment success
Serve as primary point of contact for customer sites during Nuclear OS deployment and implementation
Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout deployment lifecycle at all organizational levels
Manage partnerships with major technology vendors (e.g., Palantir Technologies) to influence product roadmaps and ensure deployment success
Provide transparency and control to stakeholders for nuclear project delivery across the fleet
Lead and mentor deployment teams including Program Deployment Managers, deployment engineers, and technical specialists
Provide expert technical guidance on deployment architecture, system integration, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies
Drive innovation in deployment methodologies and organizational transformation strategies
Establish deployment standards and best practices for fleet-scale nuclear construction
Ensure integration with engineering, procurement, and planning systems across the enterprise
Lead organizational change management to drive Nuclear OS adoption and digital transformation
Develop and deliver executive-level training programs for Nuclear OS users and stakeholders
Build internal customer capability through train-the-trainer programs and knowledge transfer
Coordinate multi-disciplined interactions between various stakeholders across technical and business domains