Senior Project Manager - Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer-matched 401(k) with immediate

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible work options

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition Programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Project Manager to guide complex, cross-disciplinary initiatives in a highly regulated energy/nuclear context. The role is remote, with accountability for schedule, risk, staffing, and stakeholder alignment.

You will lead design and development across engineering teams for small modular reactor projects, influence senior leadership on high-risk initiatives, and drive delivery with strong judgment and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering is required or preferred.
• 15+ years post-baccalaureate experience or 20+ years total relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of people or team management experience.
• Strong communication in a multi-tiered environment.
• Knowledge of design standards and licensing for commercial nuclear facilities.
• Professional registration in a nuclear-related field desired.
• PMP certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of energy island work on small modular reactor projects.
• Lead a cross-functional engineering team supporting small modular reactor systems.
• Make independent decisions related to the design and development of modular reactor initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing needs and assist in recruiting qualified candidates.
• Develop strategies for high-risk, complex initiatives.
• Communicate complex ideas and influence senior management.
• Implement risk management strategies for projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

PMP certification

Nuclear industry registration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead complex project execution across engineering disciplines in a highly regulated, technically demanding environment.

You will guide cross-functional teams through design and development activities, balancing schedule, risk, staffing, and stakeholder alignment to drive successful delivery. The position also requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to influence senior leadership on high-risk initiatives.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $119,000 – $199,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of energy island work on small modular reactor projects
• Lead a cross-functional engineering team supporting small modular reactor systems
• Make independent decisions related to the design and development of small modular reactor initiatives
• Coordinate staffing needs and assist in recruiting qualified candidates
• Develop strategies for high-risk, complex initiatives
• Communicate complex ideas and influence senior management
• Implement risk management strategies for projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 15 years post-baccalaureate experience or 20 years of total relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience managing individuals or teams
• Strong communication skills in a multi-tiered environment
• Knowledge of design standards and licensing requirements for commercial nuclear facilities required
• Professional registration in a nuclear-related field desired
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-matched 401(k) with immediate full vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible work options and Paid Time Off
• Employee assistance program and recognition programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.