Project & Risk Controls Manager

Blykalla

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Blykalla is expanding its US program team and hiring an experienced Project & Risk Controls Manager to anchor execution of its Fjäll program. This role is the control center of a first-of-its-kind nuclear development program, owning the integrated schedule, risk framework, and program reporting systems that keep a complex, multi-disciplinary effort aligned, transparent, and on track. Blykalla is developing next-generation nuclear energy through an innovative Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design based on advanced fuels, materials, and reactor technologies. As Sweden’s only SMR developer, its mission is to enable safe, scalable, and carbon-free energy for heavy industry and beyond. The US development program, Fjäll, is building Blykalla's first reactor on American soil, targeting first criticality in 2027/2028 at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The program is being stood up from scratch, meaning every hire matters and every role is foundational. As Project & Risk Controls Manager, you will own the controls function for the Fjäll US program, building and maintaining the program infrastructure that provides clear, accurate, and timely visibility into schedule, risk, and program health across all workstreams.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent
• Significant experience in project controls, program management, or PMO roles on complex capital programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in IMS development and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of risk management frameworks and risk register management
• Proven ability to build program infrastructure from scratch in early-stage organizations
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex status across workstreams into clear, decision-relevant reporting for executive and Board audiences
• Self-directed and comfortable operating with limited oversight
• US work authorization required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project controls on complex capital programs in nuclear strongly preferred; defense, oil & gas, or large civil infrastructure also considered
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control practices

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Fjäll US Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), incorporating inputs from all workstreams including licensing, engineering, construction contracting, supply chain, and site development
• Lead program risk management: facilitate regular reviews, maintain the risk register, track mitigation actions, and surface emerging risks to the Program Director
• Establish and manage core program controls infrastructure: decision log, action tracker, open questions register, and assumption register
• Lead monthly program reviews and produce executive- and Board-level reporting that translates complex program status into clear, decision-relevant insights
• Identify schedule risks, critical path threats, and cross-workstream dependencies; escalate findings with recommended mitigations
• Implement and continuously improve program controls tools and processes as the program scales – including the transition from early-stage tooling toward formal systems such as Primavera P6
• Support the Program Director with materials for DOE submissions, INL engagements, Board presentations, and strategic partner interactions
• Support development of cost estimates and change management processes as the program matures toward construction

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of this role.
• Base salary: $115k–$145k annually, depending on location, experience, and background
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits through Deel, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior