Major Projects - Senior Manager of Programs

Vistra Corp.; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Sr. Manager of Programs in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. This role oversees nuclear licensing basis programs for the multi-billion-dollar Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project. You will manage a team, ensuring that programs reflect necessary modifications and that all requirements are met for compliance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive nuclear industry experience, including leadership roles. Strong understanding of NRC regulations is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of nuclear industry experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing nuclear programs.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, NQA-1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nuclear licensing programs are current and compliant.
• Direct a team managing design integration and operability reviews.
• Coordinate updates with EPCs and licensing for uprate modifications.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

Leadership skills

NRC regulations knowledge

Fire Protection (FPP)

Environmental Qualification (EQ)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager of Programs is responsible for ensuring nuclear licensing basis programs remain current, compliant, and implementation-ready throughout execution of the multi-billion-dollar Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project. This role owns the uprate’s cross-cutting program alignment, managing changes to Fire Protection, Environmental Qualification (EQ), design integration, procedures, and training driven by the uprate scope. The Sr. Manager directs a team that includes SROs, procedure writers, engineers, etc. supporting design integration and operability review. The position serves as the primary interface between project execution and station programs, ensuring all program updates are completed, verified, and ready to support uprate.

Key Accountabilities

• Own program alignment across Fire Protection, EQ, design integration, procedures, and training — ensuring all programs reflect EPU modifications and are ready for implementation.
• Directly manage two SROs supporting design integration and operability review, embedding licensed operator perspective into design decisions and procedure development.
• Coordinate FPP and EQ updates with EPCs, Owner's Engineer, and licensing to capture, document, and approve uprate-driven licensing basis changes prior to implementation.
• Drive revision of operating, emergency, and abnormal procedures for EPU power levels and setpoints; coordinate with training to incorporate changes into licensed and non-licensed operator programs.
• Serve as the cross-project integration point for program commitments, identify program-related risks and schedule conflicts; elevate issues between project execution and program requirements to protect outage readiness and NRC compliance.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 10+ years of nuclear industry experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing nuclear programs or engineering.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear licensing basis programs: Fire Protection (FPP), Environmental Qualification (EQ), procedures, and training.
• Previous SRO or RO required.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, NQA-1 standards, and INPO/WANO program requirements.
• Experience managing large teams.

Key Metrics

• 100% program readiness prior to uprate such as Fire Protection, EQ, procedures, and training complete and verified.
• Zero NRC violations or corrective action program items attributable to program gaps or procedure inadequacy.
• On-schedule delivery of procedure revisions and training curriculum updates aligned to project milestones.
• Strong integration between project engineering, site operations, and licensing — no unresolved operability or program conflicts at outage execution.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Shippingport, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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