Special Projects Manager

Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are 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. This person must be a hyper-performer that drives relentlessly to successful execution. Specific responsibilities may include: 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. Competencies We are looking for a Project Manager that is: Passionate about unleashing beneficial isotopes Willing and able to learn quickly You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and deliver You see how the pieces connect and can manage interfaces You turn ambiguity into momentum Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us 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, while not leaning only on what has been done before Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well! Sound judgment and decision-making in radiological and operational environments Who you are: A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer effi