Special Projects Manager

Position Description

We’re seeking a Special Projects Manager that will lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects in nuclear reactor system development, permitting, and deployment. This person will serve as both a project deployment contributor as well as an integrator; working across disciplines to drive results. This person will collaborate closely with the Oklo engineering, radioisotope production, regulatory, and other teams, leading and contributing-to initiatives that advance deployment of mission-critical radioisotope production infrastructure.

An ideal candidate has diverse, practical technical acumen (a nuclear background is strongly preferred but not necessarily required), combined with foundational organization and comms skills, and robust EQ and other soft skills that serve to build a force-multiplying network of project stakeholders.

This person must be a hyper-performer that drives relentlessly to successful execution.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leading and managing strategic special projects in the areas of radioisotope facility permitting and deployment, and material sourcing
• Coordinating external collaborations with contractors, suppliers, and government stakeholders
• Working cross-functionally with other teams to align deliverables and schedules
• Proactively planning work and managing timelines to identify and resolve issues before they manifest
• Contributing to technical strategy and execution plans
• Completing or matrixing tasks, to achieve mission objectives

Competencies

We are looking for a Special Projects Manager that is:

• Curious: You love learning new things, even those far outside your domain
• Execution-focused: You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and deliver
• A systems thinker: You see how the pieces connect and can manage interfaces
• Someone with a bias for action: You turn ambiguity into momentum
• An optimist at heart
• Passionate about making “radioisotope shortage” a bygone phrase
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly-iterative startup environment
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
• Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
• An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice (so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!)
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, materials science, chemistry)
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging projects with high complexity and uncertainty, to successful completion
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior experience in nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or defense
• Experience working in nuclear facilities and/or materials
• Experience working with the DOE or national laboratories

Who You Are

A Startup Person

You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated

You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of