Major Projects - Senior Director Nuclear
About The Position
The Senior Director of Major Nuclear Projects provides executive leadership for the planning and delivery of Vistra’s largest, most complex nuclear projects across multiple sites. This role is accountable for translating long-term nuclear strategy into disciplined execution, with a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, cost, schedule, and quality. This position leads a multi-site major projects portfolio and establishes the strategy, governance, and execution standards required to deliver consistent results across the fleet. The Senior Director evaluates project performance, drives corrective actions, and ensures alignment between corporate objectives and site execution. Projects include nuclear uprates, steam generator replacement programs, and behind-the-meter initiatives that support Vistra’s long-term nuclear operating and capacity goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (required).
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or equivalent nuclear leadership certification (required).
- 20+ years of experience leading large, complex nuclear and commercial major projects, including EPC execution, construction, engineering, project controls, procurement, contract strategy, audits, and nuclear operations.
- Deep, current knowledge of the nuclear power industry, including regulatory frameworks, outage-driven execution, risk management, and integration with competitive electric markets.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent business leadership experience (preferred).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent major-project certification (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead major nuclear projects from early development through execution and turnover, with accountability for safety, regulatory compliance, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Set project objectives, success metrics, and governance aligned with nuclear operations and business priorities.
- Provide clear, timely status and risk communication to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, licensing, construction, supply chain, and operations to deliver integrated outcomes.
- Establish and enforce project controls, risk management, and execution standards for large, complex nuclear projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
