Special Projects Manager

Oklo; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Oklo in Idaho Falls is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead high-impact projects related to radioisotope production. This role involves project management, cross-functional coordination, and ensuring operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or project management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Oklo offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience leading complex technical or operational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing strategic projects.
• Developing project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

Special Projects Manager

Oklo Inc. is searching for a Special Projects Manager to join our team.

Position Description

Oklo Isotopes is building scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities in facilities dedicated to producing essential isotopes for healthcare, space, industry, research, and defense applications. In February 2026, Oklo’s Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory (IRL) located in Idaho Falls received its Material Possession License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take a leading role in the manufacturing and distribution of beneficial radioisotopes in the US.

We’re seeking a Special Project Manager who will lead and coordinate high‑impact, cross‑functional projects supporting radioisotope production facility development, operational readiness, permitting, licensing, infrastructure deployment, and strategic initiatives. This individual will serve as both a hands‑on project leader and a cross‑functional integrator, driving execution across engineering, operations, radiological protection, regulatory, supply chain, and business teams.

The Special Project Manager will collaborate closely with Oklo engineering, isotope production, regulatory, and other stakeholders to deliver critical projects that enable the deployment and expansion of mission‑critical radioisotope production capabilities.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Traits

• Passionate about unleashing beneficial isotopes.
• Willing and able to learn quickly.
• Not afraid to roll up sleeves and deliver.
• Can see how pieces connect and manage interfaces.
• Turn ambiguity into momentum.
• Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow.
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, highly iterative startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and procedural compliance.
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving.
• Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems.
• Excellent writer who uses a modern active voice.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making in radiological and operational environments.

Location & Remote Work

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off‑sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Benefits

We offer flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance (with employer contribution), HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits.

Legal Statements

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance (with employer contribution), HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible. 

Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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