Our client is on the lookout for an accomplished and dynamic Deputy Program Manager to play a pivotal role in one of their groundbreaking fast reactor programs. This exciting opportunity involves working on the forefront of nuclear technology development, supporting a team of dedicated scientists and engineers.

What this role offers:
• Salary Range $70/hour to $85/hour depending on experience.
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Etc.)
• PTO
• Some Paid Holidays
• Unmatched 401

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison for the program schedule with partner companies.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the program schedule, identifying and communicating potential challenges to engineering leads.
• Keep the Program Manager, Technical Lead, and Group Leads informed about schedule obstacles and recommend areas for improvement.
• Interface with Group and System Leads to ensure an up-to-date schedule, incorporating supplier schedules.
• Collect and report on schedule progress and metrics in various forums, including Team Monthly Reviews and Monthly Program Status Reports.
• Implement Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and program management best practices to support program execution.
• Manage month-end Earned Value reporting process, assessing SPI, CPI, EAC, BAC, and VAC for the program.
• Produce a comprehensive Monthly Program Status Report tracking overall program work performance in scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a resource-loaded master program schedule in Microsoft Project.
• Participate in program change control processes for changes affecting baseline budget, scope, or schedule.
• Facilitate swift procurement through credit card purchases for the program.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and assist in the training, development, and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain communication with internal support organizations, including Finance, ESH&Q, Legal, and Procurement.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a technical or program management role.
• Proven experience in developing and managing complex program schedules with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team philosophy and strategy.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to new software and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• PMP or AACE certificate is preferred.
• Experience with Atlassian Confluence and JIRA is advantageous.
• Strong technical background, including engineering management, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Project and JIRA is desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect, fostering teamwork.

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.