Senior Technical Program Manager – AI and Data Engineering

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.

The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the cross-functional execution of AI, Blockchain, and IoT integrations across the development of our innovative "Nuclear OS" platform. This critical role requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional project management skills, and a deep understanding of the nuclear energy industry. This role reports into the VP, Software Engineering.

- Ensure cross-team alignment (AI, cybersecurity, digital twin, and supply chain engineering, etc).

- Define data pipeline requirements for real-time predictive analytics and reporting.

- Lead scrum and agile development cycles for rapid feature deployment.

- Manage vendor and third-party AI partnerships, ensuring quality integration.

Experience

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

- 8+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in the software or technology industry.

- Strong understanding of AI/ML, Blockchain, and IoT technologies.

- Experience working with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Technical Skills:

- Serve as a primary technical expert for Palantir Foundry, providing guidance, best practices, and mentorship to other developers and data users.

- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and best practices.

- Basic understanding of programming concepts and data structures.

- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).

Leadership & Communication:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 $179,000 - $203,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly 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.

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.