Principal Program/Deployment Manager

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

Position Overview

As a Principal Program/Deployment Manager at The Nuclear Company, you will serve as a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide deployment strategy for Nuclear OS and related digital systems across TNC's fleet-scale nuclear construction portfolio. This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic program management to lead deployment programs across multiple customer sites, establish deployment best practices, and drive organizational transformation through digital platform adoption. You'll work at the highest levels of customer organizations and TNC leadership to ensure successful Nuclear OS implementation at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

• Define and execute enterprise-wide deployment strategy for Nuclear OS across fleet-scale nuclear construction projects
• Lead strategic planning groups to establish deployment roadmaps and transition oversight to steady-state operations
• Manage deployment programs across multiple customer sites ensuring consistency, scalability, and knowledge transfer
• Provide technical program oversight for complex, multi-stakeholder deployment initiatives
• Serve as program leadership role with accountability for deployment success across TNC's nuclear fleet

DevSecOps & Deployment Architecture

• Architect and implement DevSecOps deployment strategies integrating development, security, and operations for reliable and secure software delivery
• Lead deployment strategy development using Palantir Apollo for continuous deployment across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments
• Establish Nuclear OS as a long-term strategic asset capable of extension to plant operations, fleet management, and decommissioning
• Design modular, adaptable deployment systems that can be scaled cost-effectively across multiple nuclear fleets

Deployment Planning & Execution Excellence

• Develop detailed deployment plans with timelines, milestones, and resource requirements for enterprise-scale implementations
• Manage deployment schedules ensuring coordination between engineering, construction, and planning deliverables across multiple sites
• Coordinate with integrated project teams on deployment activities and cross-functional dependencies
• Oversee on-site technical support during critical deployment phases and initial operations

Senior Stakeholder Management & Executive Engagement

• Interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders at the executive level to drive deployment success
• Serve as primary point of contact for customer sites during Nuclear OS deployment and implementation
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout deployment lifecycle at all organizational levels
• Manage partnerships with major technology vendors (e.g., Palantir Technologies) to influence product roadmaps and ensure deployment success
• Provide transparency and control to stakeholders for nuclear project delivery across the fleet

Technical Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor deployment teams including Program Deployment Managers, deployment engineers, and technical specialists
• Provide expert technical guidance on deployment architecture, system integration, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies
• Drive innovation in deployment methodologies and organizational transformation strategies
• Establish deployment standards and best practices for fleet-scale nuclear construction

Integration & Change Management

• Ensure integration with engineering, procurement, and planning systems across the enterprise
• Lead organizational change management to drive Nuclear OS adoption and digital transformation
• Develop and deliver executive-level training programs for Nuclear OS users and stakeholders
• Build internal customer capability through train-the-trainer programs and knowledge transfer
• Coordinate multi-disciplined interactions between various stakeholders across technical and business domains

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in program management, deployment engineering, or technical implementation
• 5+ years in a senior or lead role with demonstrated technical leadership and program management
• Extensive experience working with enterprise software deployment or system integration at scale
• Project management experience delivering production systems across multiple sites

Program Management & Leadership Skills

• Expert program management capabilities including strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and control
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs in highly regulated environments
• Strong leadership skills to drive cross-functional teams toward common goals
• Experience managing enterprise B2B products with complex stakeholder ecosystems
• Budget management and financial planning expertise at the program level
• Risk management and mitigation expertise for large-scale deployments

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and continuous deployment platforms
• Expert knowledge of enterprise software systems and digital platform architectures
• Experience with Palantir Apollo or similar continuous deployment platforms
• Understanding of system integration patterns, APIs, and data exchange protocols
• Knowledge of cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped deployment environments
• Familiarity with nuclear construction workflows and operational requirements
• Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital construction tools

Strategic & Communication Skills

• Executive-level communication skills for technical and business audiences
• Strategic thinking with ability to define long-term deployment roadmaps
• Change management expertise to drive organizational adoption at scale
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive stakeholder meetings
• Ability to influence without direct authority across organizational boundaries
• Technical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent advanced certification
• 15+ years of experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing deployment programs
• Experience in nuclear construction or operations
• Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Background in construction management or engineering services
• Deep experience with Palantir Foundry and Apollo deployment platforms
• Change management certification (Prosci, ACMP, or similar)
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Knowledge of NRC regulations and nuclear quality standards
• Track record of successful enterprise-scale digital transformations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $198,000 - $228,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.