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The Nuclear Company

Program Deployment Manager

The Nuclear Company, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design‑once, build‑many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role As a Program Deployment Manager at The Nuclear Company, you will lead the coordination and execution of Nuclear OS and related digital systems deployments across multiple customer sites. This leadership role serves as the primary liaison between TNC and customer organizations, managing deployment programs, system integration, user training, and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption of Nuclear OS at scale. You'll lead deployment teams, manage complex multi‑stakeholder programs, and drive the transformation of nuclear construction through digital platform implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

Manage deployment programs across multiple customer sites ensuring consistent execution and knowledge transfer

Develop and execute enterprise‑wide deployment strategy aligned with TNC's mission to deploy fleet‑scale nuclear power plants

Lead cross‑functional collaboration between software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams

Manage deployment budgets and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects

Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder programs in highly regulated environments

Deployment Planning & Execution

Develop detailed deployment plans with timelines, milestones, and resource requirements

Manage deployment schedules ensuring coordination between engineering, construction, and planning deliverables

Provide schedule integration and progress tracking for deployment activities across all sites

Coordinate with integrated project teams on deployment activities and dependencies

Oversee on‑site technical support during deployment and initial operations

System Integration & Technical Coordination

Ensure integration with engineering, procurement, and planning systems for seamless data flow

Coordinate with field engineers on technical problem resolution and system optimization

Serve as primary point of contact for customer sites during Nuclear OS deployment and implementation

Liaise between design, IT, and field construction teams for effective technical communication

Stakeholder Management & Communication: coordinate multi‑disciplined interactions between various stakeholders; manage partnerships with major technology vendors such as Palantir Technologies to influence product roadmaps and ensure deployment success

Provide transparency and control to stakeholders for nuclear project delivery

Create positioning that demonstrates value to construction teams, regulators, and executives

Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities across technical and non‑technical audiences

Training & Change Management

Develop and deliver role‑based training programs for Nuclear OS users across customer organizations

Provide train‑the‑trainer sessions to build internal customer capability and ensure sustainable adoption

Develop and execute integrated training programs for operations, maintenance, and technical staff

Coordinate with clients for project‑specific training requirements and customization

Implement change management strategies to drive user adoption and organizational transformation

Team Leadership & Development

Build and lead deployment teams including deployment engineers, trainers, and technical support specialists

Recruit, mentor, and develop deployment professionals to build a high‑performing organization

Drive teamwork and team‑building programs to ensure effective collaboration across distributed teams

Leadership skills to drive cross‑functional teams toward common goals

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or related technical field

10+ years of experience in program management, deployment engineering, or technical implementation

5+ years working with enterprise software deployment or system integration

Experience managing enterprise B2B products with complex stakeholder ecosystems

Program Management Skills

Expert program management capabilities including planning, execution, monitoring, and control

Strong project management skills with proficiency in PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Experience with program management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar)

Budget management and financial planning experience

Risk management and mitigation expertise

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of enterprise software systems and digital platform architectures

Knowledge of system integration patterns and data exchange protocols

Familiarity with DevSecOps and deployment strategies for complex systems

Understanding of nuclear construction and operational workflows

Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital construction tools

Leadership & Communication

Proven leadership capabilities with ability to influence without direct authority

Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences

Strong presentation and facilitation skills for training and stakeholder meetings

Change management expertise to drive organizational adoption

Ability to work independently and lead initiatives across multiple concurrent projects

Professional Skills

Customer‑focused mindset with commitment to successful outcomes

Problem‑solving abilities for complex technical and organizational challenges

Adaptability and flexibility to work in fast‑paced, evolving environments

Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites (up to 50‑75% travel)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent

Experience in nuclear construction or operations

Experience in nuclear industry or large‑scale infrastructure projects

Background in construction management or engineering services

Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms

Change management certification (Prosci, ACMP, or similar)

Technical background or engineering degree

Experience managing geographically distributed teams

Knowledge of NRC regulations and nuclear quality standards

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management and Information Technology

Industries Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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