Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Special Projects Manager to join our team. S.

radioisotope production capabilities in facilities dedicated to producing essential isotopes for healthcare, space, industry, research, and defense applications. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take a leading role in the manufacturing and distribution of beneficial radioisotopes in the US.

We’re seeking a Special Project Manager who will lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects supporting radioisotope production facility development, operational readiness, permitting, licensing, infrastructure deployment, and strategic initiatives. This individual will serve as both a hands-on project leader and a cross-functional integrator, driving execution across engineering, operations, radiological protection, regulatory, supply chain, and business teams. The Special Project Manager will collaborate closely with Oklo engineering, isotope production, regulatory, and other stakeholders to deliver critical projects that enable the deployment and expansion of mission-critical radioisotope production capabilities.

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

Responsibilities

may include: 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

: 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. , 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.