Program Manager, Business Development

NuScale Power•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager, Business Development is responsible for managing strategic business development initiatives from opportunity identification through proposal development and transition to execution. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams, develops and maintains business processes, tracks strategic opportunities, and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality customer service and engagements. The Program Manager partners closely with senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders to support organizational growth objectives.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, Project Management or related field. Alternatively, 8 years of highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in business development in a technical industry.
Must be proficient in MS Office suite.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with business development, sales, and cross-functional organizational coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of business development opportunities.
Conduct initial vetting/due diligence reviews of potential customers, and makes recommendations for proceeding or declining.
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations throughout the Business Development Lifecycle.
Coordinates Business Development activities for customer interactions across company organizations, including but not limited to Business Development, Regulatory Affairs and Services, Supply Chain, Product & Project Delivery, and Engineering.
Supports customer relationship management efforts by ensuring timely communication and follow-up with customers and potential customers.
Monitors and reports on relevant international, federal (including the US Department of Energy Laboratory Complex), state governments, and nuclear industry activities.
Oversees the workflow process for Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with customers, and ensures completion.
Conducts vetting of industry conferences and governmental meetings and makes recommendations for SLT and/or ELT participation.
Collaborates with Sales Support organization, including gathering information and coordinating leadership reviews.
Facilitates and supports participation in media interviews and external events for Senior Leadership, the Business Development team, and the E2 Center Program Manager.
Supports on-site customer meetings at NuScale Power facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned, including some administrative duties.