Senior Project Manager - SMR

Holtec International • Winslow Township, NJ

27d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Project Manager role is part of the SMR Integration organization in Holtec's Camden, NJ engineering office and supports the Quality Processes team within that organization. Unlike a site construction oversight position, this is an office-based leadership role focused on improving procedures, processes, governance, and organizational effectiveness across the engineering organization. The successful candidate will be a senior, self-directed problem solver who can lead complex cross-functional initiatives, identify systemic inefficiencies, drive action closure, mentor others, and help leadership execute with clarity, accountability, and quality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, engineering, quality, process improvement, or program management within the nuclear industry, engineering industry, or another regulated technical environment
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or another closely related technical or business field
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex cross-functional initiatives, improve procedures, processes, or governance, and drive complex issues to resolution
• Strong leadership, executive communication, facilitation, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence effectively across multiple disciplines and management levels
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce, review, and improve accurate, clear, well-structured documentation and management-level communications
• Strong proficiency with business, project management, data analysis, reporting, and document control tools needed to support engineering execution and leadership visibility
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable project, export-control, and security-access requirements

Nice To Haves

• Direct senior-level experience in the nuclear industry or within an engineering design organization preferred
• Familiarity with project controls, procedure management, corrective action programs, document control, risk management, training program administration, and quality program governance preferred
• Experience leading design reviews, supplier document workflows, or regulated quality programs preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. NRC expectations, quality assurance principles, structured design control processes, or nuclear configuration/change control preferred
• Experience using data analysis, dashboards, automation, or artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and productivity preferred
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent), Lean/Six Sigma certification, or advanced technical/business degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process improvement and project integration initiatives that strengthen engineering execution, cross-functional coordination, and overall organizational effectiveness within the SMR Integration organization.
• Own the development, revision, implementation, and continuous improvement of procedures, interim guidance, templates, governance routines, and supporting work processes, ensuring they are practical, effective, and aligned with project and quality requirements.
• Lead project integration activities across engineering and interfacing organizations, including planning, facilitation, action tracking, escalation, and follow-up for design reviews and other major cross-functional forums.
• Establish, maintain, and improve key management tools and controls, such as assumptions logs, design decision records, risk and action registers, procedure registers, and leadership visibility tools.
• Provide senior-level ownership and oversight for core Quality Processes team programs, including corrective action, design control, pre-job briefs and post-job reviews, document control, project management plans, project quality plans, interim guidance, supplier document review and integration, document template control, training programs, and Design-Reliability Assurance Program (D-RAP) development.
• Partner with engineering, licensing, quality, procurement, project controls, and other leaders to identify systemic process gaps, resolve complex execution issues, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and present executive-ready status reports, action item summaries, metrics, risks, decisions, and management updates to support planning, prioritization, and leadership decision-making.
• Drive improvements to document review, approval, and integration workflows for internal engineering deliverables and supplier documents, with emphasis on quality, cycle time, accountability, and traceability.
• Lead deployment of new or revised procedures and tools by shaping communication plans, training approaches, stakeholder alignment, and change management activities across the organization.
• Provide senior project management leadership for high-priority special assignments and cross-functional initiatives, including mentoring less experienced personnel and reinforcing consistent execution across the Camden-based engineering team.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs

What This Job Offers

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