Project Manager

TerraPower.•Bellevue, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. Founded in 2006 by Bill Gates and other visionaries, the company aims to raise global living standards through advancements in nuclear energy. TerraPower's mission is to lead in new nuclear technologies, foster innovation, and develop future leaders in the nuclear field. The company is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
Proficiency in project planning, implementation, and delivering results.
Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools, and project control requirements.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
Experience with Primavera P6.
Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

Manage activities related to TerraPower’s scope of the Natrium Demonstration project, including planning, execution, and closure.
Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
Assist project teams in achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts.
Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using earned value (EV) data compared to the time-phased budget.
Determine root causes and develop corrective actions/recovery plans/variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.
Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Ensure project records are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.
Maintain the project risk register and ensure actions are taken to reduce project risk.
Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support to ensure work performed follows PMO requirements.