Special Projects Manager

Oklo Inc

Special Projects Manager leading strategic projects in radioisotope production for Oklo. Directing cross-functional teams for operational readiness and facility development initiatives.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeIdaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, and scheduling tools (e.g., 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time off
equity
bonuses
competitive pay
401(k)
health insurance (with employer contribution)
HSA
FSA
flexible work hours
wellness credits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementProject SchedulingBudget ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance MetricsChange ManagementTechnical StrategyContinuous ImprovementProcurement ManagementFacility Modifications

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills