Senior Project Manager, Isotopes

Oklo Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects supporting radioisotope production facility development, operational readiness, permitting, licensing, and infrastructure deployment. The role drives project execution across engineering, operations, radiological protection, regulatory, supply chain, and business teams.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing strategic projects supporting radioisotope facility development, commissioning, and operational readiness
• Developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project performance metrics
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Managing project scope, risks, issues, and dependencies while proactively identifying and implementing mitigation strategies
• Driving alignment across technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions to achieve project objectives and milestones
• Overseeing contractor performance, procurement activities, material sourcing, and project deliverables
• Facilitating project meetings, status reviews, and executive reporting to communicate progress, risks, and key decisions
• Supporting permitting, licensing, facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrade projects
• Establishing and maintaining project controls, documentation, action tracking, and change management processes
• Contributing to technical strategy, execution planning, and continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational goals
• Ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading complex technical, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or operational projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high levels of complexity, uncertainty, and cross-functional coordination
• Proven experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project performance metrics
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, and scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams, contractors, suppliers, and executive leadership
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in dynamic environments
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• You see how the pieces connect and can manage interfaces
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and procedural compliance
• An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
• Sound judgment and decision-making in radiological and operational environments
• You are self-motivated
• You are not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator
• you are able to identify [problems without clear solutions] as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement
• Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward
• Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible
• Experience in nuclear, radioisotope production, national laboratory, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other highly regulated industries
• PMP certification
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, operational readiness, or infrastructure development projects
• Experience working with 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