Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager

SRP • Tempe, AZ

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

SRP seeks a Project Manager to provide project coordination and execution support for activities related to site evaluation, technology down-selection, and permit/licensing application development for potential future nuclear generation projects. This role is essential to establishing advanced nuclear as an option for long-term strategic resource needs, ensuring that complex, multi-disciplinary workstreams progress on schedule and within scope. The position requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, strong collaboration across SRP’s matrixed teams, and the ability to keep stakeholders aligned and accountable.

Requirements

• Strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Expertise in project management tools and techniques, including Gantt charts, scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management.
• Proven ability to coordinate across diverse organizational groups and maintain accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to keep teams aligned and motivated.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule integrity.
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences.
• For a senior level, a minimum of five years of related experience plus a bachelor's degree is required. (If no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years.)
• 5–10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale projects or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry processes or large capital project development.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including Gantt charts, milestones, and critical path analysis for nuclear development activities.
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate communication among SRP’s matrixed teams (transmission, water, land, environmental, regulatory, finance, and others) and external stakeholders.
• Track progress and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the overall Project Director by providing timely updates, preparing status reports, and escalating issues as needed.
• Manage documentation and workflow, ensuring version control and accessibility for all project participants.
• Develop and implement project management processes and tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring alignment with SRP’s objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration, ensuring technical, regulatory, and strategic considerations are reflected in project plans.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal governance and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level