Company Description
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the leading MMR developer, Hadron Energy is building factory-produced, transportable microreactors that provide 24/7 carbon-free power for data centers, government facilities, industrial sites, and remote communities. Our mission is to create a brighter, healthier, and more equitable energy future.
Project Manager – Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Manager, based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City. The position is ideal for candidates with strong leadership, organizational, and technical backgrounds who are passionate about managing complex engineering and commercialization projects in the clean energy sector.
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key programs across engineering, licensing, and operations. This individual will ensure that all projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with Hadron Energy’s strategic and technical objectives.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, regulatory, manufacturing, and finance—to coordinate schedules, budgets, deliverables, and communication. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader capable of balancing technical understanding with project management discipline in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to deliver technical and organizational milestones
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans using modern project management tools
- Facilitate weekly and monthly progress reviews, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with engineering, licensing, and operations teams to align project objectives with company priorities
- Track project progress, deliverables, and dependencies through standardized dashboards and documentation
- Support NRC licensing and DOE engagement activities by coordinating technical and regulatory deliverables
- Prepare and present status updates, reports, and key performance metrics for senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Oversee vendor and contractor coordination to ensure quality, cost, and timeline objectives are met
- Manage change control, ensuring alignment between technical scope, design updates, and project baselines
- Support strategic planning and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparent communication across teams
Qualifications & Skillsets
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration (PMP or equivalent certification preferred)
- 5–10 years of experience managing technical or infrastructure projects, ideally in energy, nuclear, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors
- Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6)
- Proven track record of managing projects through the design, regulatory, and implementation phases
- Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, and resource plans
- Knowledge of engineering workflows, risk management, and QA/QC practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable plans
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of nuclear or highly regulated environments (NRC, DOE, ASME NQA-1) is a plus
- Passion for clean energy, innovation, and managing projects that enable the deployment of sustainable nuclear technology
