Scheduling Manager

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. TerraPower is seeking a highly skilled Scheduling Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO) with subject matter expertise in project scheduling and support. This position will be an integral part of the corporate PMO, supporting and improving oversight of multiple advanced nuclear projects, including the Natrium advanced reactor project. The Scheduling Manager oversees the creation, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and project deliverables. This role plays a critical part in monitoring schedule performance, coordinating with project teams, and providing accurate forecasts for decision-making.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, or project controls.
Expertise in scheduling tools (i.e., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project).
5+ years managing schedulers, planners, or project controls.
Experience planning, executing, or control of a first-of-a-kind project exceeding $100M in budget, spanning multiple years, and involving multi-disciplinary teams of 100+.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact with stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced nuclear projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Oversee the analysis of schedule performance metrics and prepare monthly status reports.
Monitor critical path and project milestones to identify potential delays or risks.
Collaborate with project teams to develop realistic scheduling assumptions and recovery plans as needed.
Facilitate schedule risk analyses and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with risk management.
Develop and maintain scheduling tools, templates, and procedures to standardize practices across projects.
Provide mentorship and training to schedulers to ensure high standards of schedule management.