Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager

Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager role at Salt River Project (Requisition ). Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and has been named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. We value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

SRP seeks a Project Manager to provide project coordination and execution support for activities related to site evaluation, technology down-selection, and permit/licensing application development for potential future nuclear generation projects. This role is essential to establishing advanced nuclear as an option for long-term strategic resource needs, ensuring that complex, multi-disciplinary work streams progress on schedule and within scope. The position requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, strong collaboration across SRP’s matrixed teams, and the ability to keep stakeholders aligned and accountable.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including Gantt charts, milestones, and critical path analysis for nuclear development activities.
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate communication among SRP’s matrixed teams (transmission, water, land, environmental, regulatory, finance, and others) and external stakeholders.
• Track progress and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the overall Project Director by providing timely updates, preparing status reports, and escalating issues as needed.
• Manage documentation and workflow, ensuring version control and accessibility for all project participants.
• Develop and implement project management processes and tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring alignment with SRP’s objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration, ensuring technical, regulatory, and strategic considerations are reflected in project plans.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal governance and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Expertise in project management tools and techniques, including Gantt charts, scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management.
• Proven ability to coordinate across diverse organizational groups and maintain accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to keep teams aligned and motivated.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule integrity.
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences.

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