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Project Manager (Procurement Focus)

Deep Fission

Remote

Full Time

Posted November 10, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Nuclear Energy

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 11, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

Deep Fission is seeking a Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and control of complex nuclear energy programs.

Key Responsibilities

None
Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management certification. PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) certification or equivalent formal risk management training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
Preferred: Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Engineering, Project Management, or Business.
5 plus years of experience in project management, with demonstrated responsibility for schedule, scope, and stakeholder coordination on complex technical programs.
Working experience in project risk management, including risk register development and mitigation planning.
Experience in regulated technical environments such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, or large-scale industrial capital projects.
Preferred: Experience with nuclear programs, SMRs, or first-of-a-kind technology development in a regulated setting. Experience managing the procurement facet of complex capital or first-of-a-kind projects, including supplier coordination, purchase order tracking, long-lead items, and vendor performance. Experience in startup or innovation-driven organizations where scope and process are actively evolving.
Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize schedule and risk data for program leadership.
Proven ability to work effectively in virtual and hybrid team environments and coordinate across organizational boundaries.
Preferred: Background in NRC or DOE regulatory environments; familiarity with nuclear QA programs (e.g., NQA-1) and compliance documentation, including quality requirements for procured items and services. Familiarity with procurement and spend-management platforms (e.g., Ramp) and systems used to track purchase orders, commitments, and invoices.
Risk Management Foundation — Solid understanding of risk identification, qualitative analysis, and mitigation practices in complex project environments.
Project Controls Discipline — Ability to manage schedule, scope, and cost baselines while proactively identifying deviations and supporting corrective action.
Cross-Functional Collaboration — Skilled at coordinating across engineering, licensing, procurement, commercial, and operations teams to maintain alignment and momentum.
Communication & Reporting — Clear, organized communicator who can translate project and risk status into concise updates for leadership.
Adaptability & Problem-Solving — Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where processes are still being defined and priorities shift.
Must be a U.S. person eligible to meet Department of Energy (DOE) Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810.
Ability to work independently in a remote-first, cross-functional environment and partner effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Willingness to travel domestically for team offsites, training sessions, and site visits as required, with quarterly travel anticipated for company offsites.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
Able to sit for extended periods of time.
Able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.