Program Manager, Product Management

NOTE: This position may be available for remote work for current or previous NuScale employees or contract personnel. Preference is that work will be based in our Houston, TX office, currently located in Galleria Tower 1

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Manager, SMR Product Management is responsible for ensuring success of the SMR product line. This position is responsible for defining and establishing processes required to successfully manage the SMR product lifecycle. Once the programs are established, this individual would be responsible for the execution of the business rhythm required to successfully execute the programs. The programs established by this individual align business objectives and the ongoing product lifecycle. Examples of expected responsibilities include development of and updates to an overall product commercialization roadmap, updates to top-level requirements documents, alignment of business needs and product direction, and assessments of ongoing viability and profitability of the SMR product.

This position will need to be capable of operating in an organization where they may not have direct positional authority over the resources needed to perform work. Therefore, the individual will need to be able to effectively work and communicate at multiple levels of an organization as well as across organizational boundaries. In addition, this individual needs to have a high technical knowledge of small modular reactors, and be capable of translating the technical knowledge into broadly consumable information.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Establish the SMR product management program and ensure alignment of the program with the company's overall business goals and ongoing activities.

- Establish the business rhythm required to effectively manage the SMR product lifecycle

- Stay informed about market trends, competitor products, and customer needs to inform product development decisions.

- Proactively identify and achieve resolution of program issues and anticipated challenges, including escalation of issues within the NuScale organization when necessary.

- Communicate and align the organization on priorities that allow for continued product viability and profitability.

- Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to a cross-functional audience in a manner that can be easily consumed and understood.

- Provide direction and coordinate project related activities through engineering leads, supervisors, and managers.

- Ability to lead individuals and teams without direct positional authority.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

- Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within and exterior to the organization.

- Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

- Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.

- Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.

- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.

- Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.

- Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.

- Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.

- Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

- Education: A minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree in physical sciences (e.g., physics) or Engineering.

- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-time applicable working experience within the nuclear industry is required. Must be experienced with the design or construction of nuclear reactor technology as well as expert knowledge in modular fabrication, advanced manufacturing, or engineered equipment supply chains. Must have familiarity with NRC regulatory frameworks, ASME Section III, 10 CFR 50/52 processes, and nuclear QA programs (NQA-1).

- Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.

- Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly, and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.

- The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

- Ability to travel locally and internationally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay And Benefits

The target base salary range for this position is $150,537 - $181,683 annually. The full base salary range is $134,964 - $211,098 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power