Senior Project Manager, Isotopes

Oklo•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•$120,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Oklo is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects supporting radioisotope production facility development, operational readiness, permitting, licensing, infrastructure deployment, and strategic initiatives. The position combines hands-on project leadership with cross-functional integration across engineering, operations, radiological protection, regulatory, supply chain, and business teams. The successful candidate will collaborate with Oklo engineering, isotope production, regulatory, and other stakeholders to deliver projects that enable the deployment and expansion of radioisotope production capabilities. Oklo Isotopes is developing scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities for healthcare, space, industry, research, and defense. The Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory in Idaho Falls received its Material Possession License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in February 2026. The role requires a self-directed, collaborative project leader who can manage ambiguity, multiple priorities, and changing needs in a fast-paced startup environment. Oklo describes its culture as emphasizing collaboration, humility, ownership, and pathfinding. Remote employees are required to travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice per quarter based on business or team needs. Employees must also attend the first two weeks of onboarding in person at headquarters. The position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws; eligibility may be limited to applicants who meet the applicable definition of a U.S. person. Employment may be contingent on successful completion of drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of project management experience leading complex technical, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or operational projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously amid uncertainty and cross-functional coordination.
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project performance metrics.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, contractors, suppliers, and executive leadership.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Attention to detail and procedural compliance.
Sound judgment and decision-making in radiological and operational environments.
Applicants must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws if required to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nuclear, radioisotope production, national laboratory, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or another highly regulated industry.
PMP certification; strongly preferred.
Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, operational readiness, or infrastructure development projects.
Experience working with the NRC, DOE, national laboratories, or other government stakeholders.
Experience managing contractor-driven projects, capital projects, facility upgrades, or equipment installation efforts.
Familiarity with quality assurance, configuration management, permitting, or regulatory compliance processes.
Experience supporting radioactive material handling facilities, nuclear laboratories, hot cell operations, or radiological facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage strategic projects supporting radioisotope facility development, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project performance metrics.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to support successful project execution.
Manage project scope, risks, issues, and dependencies; identify and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Drive alignment across technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions to achieve project objectives and milestones.
Oversee contractor performance, procurement activities, material sourcing, and project deliverables.
Facilitate project meetings and status reviews, and provide executive reporting on progress, risks, and key decisions.
Support permitting, licensing, facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
Establish and maintain project controls, documentation, action tracking, and change management processes.
Contribute to technical strategy, execution planning, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting organizational goals.
Ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently and comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.