Special Projects Manager

Oklo Inc. is developing scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities and is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead cross-functional projects supporting their facility development and operational readiness. The role involves coordinating teams across engineering, operations, and regulatory functions to ensure successful project execution and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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
• Experience in nuclear, radioisotope production, national laboratory, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other highly regulated industries
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, operational readiness, or infrastructure development projects
• Experience working with NRC, DOE, national laboratories, or other government stakeholders
• Experience managing contractor-driven projects, capital projects, facility upgrades, or equipment installation efforts
• Familiarity with quality assurance, configuration management, permitting, or regulatory compliance processes
• Experience supporting radioactive material handling facilities, nuclear laboratories, hot cell operations, or radiological facilities