Senior PM, SMR Components - Lead Nuclear Projects (Hybrid)

Holtec; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Holtec in Camden, NJ is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead SMR component projects, overseeing governance, schedules, budgets, and risk management across multiple concurrent programs in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

You will partner with engineering, supply chain, project controls, quality and manufacturing teams, mentor PMs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure NRC compliance while delivering on time and within cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent).
• 12+ years in project/program management in nuclear, EPC, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrials.
• Experience leading PMOs and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, governance, and best practices.
• Proven budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, cost management, and risk management skills.
• Experience in regulated nuclear/power/energy sectors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PM function for fabricated and procured SMR components within the Nuclear Island.
• Establish governance, processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Oversee PMs responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects.
• Standardize execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk processes, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Project Controls on scheduling, forecasting, and cost management.
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, licensing, and quality.
• Identify and manage cross-project risks, interfaces, dependencies, and execution challenges.
• Provide program-level visibility into schedule, budget, risks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support PMs in resolving technical, commercial, supplier, and execution issues.
• Ensure NRC compliance, safety standards, and project procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement for delivery excellence, efficiency, and consistency.
• Mentor and develop PM staff; support workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Travel ~10% as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Holtec in Camden, NJ is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead SMR component projects, overseeing governance, schedules, budgets, and risk management across multiple concurrent programs in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

You will partner with engineering, supply chain, project controls, quality and manufacturing teams, mentor PMs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure NRC compliance while delivering on time and within cost.