X-energy · 3 months ago
Program Delivery Director
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $262K/yr
15+ years expX-energy is looking to expand their project management team with the role of Program Delivery Director. This strategic role involves directing the planning and execution of large-scale, complex projects, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, and leading multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define and direct the development of the project strategy and documentation (project budget, schedule, project execution plan, deliverables, other contractually defined elements); ensure the project management plan, risk management plan, and other governing documentation is consistent with business and corporate priorities, processes and policies
Lead the coordination of resource inputs and performance commitments from the X-energy matrixed departments that support project execution (Finance, Subcontracts/Procurement, Engineering, Licensing, Quality/Safety, etc.). This includes development of activity/delivery schedules, cost estimates, subcontracting requirements, quality requirements, regulatory requirements, deliverable definition, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, etc
Lead the coordination with other related/dependent projects where common customers, designs, and/or documentation exist
Lead subcontract negotiations and execution to ensure contract requirements are met
Set the criteria for decisions on technical and programmatic approaches to deliver project / contract goals and requirements in line with project governance
Lead performance of the delivery team, including partners, subcontractors, and internal line and matrixed staff to deliver project objectives
Hold responsibility for managing project P&L
Manage project performance measures – risk management, scheduling/program planning, document management, cost adherence/variance analysis/earned value, deliverables status, technical performance measures/specification adherence, other, identifying required KPIs and reporting requirements
Make decisions on acceptability of required deliverables to achieve performance, quality, safety, operational, and programmatic requirements in line with project governance
Shape and lead the stakeholder management plan and external communications with key stakeholders including regulatory and statutory bodies, federal and local government and the local community
Create and set the culture and tone for the project organization and lead the development and execution of the internal communications plan to create an aligned, integrated team and collaborative working environment
Develop and deliver presentations that explain project approach and plan, progress, budget, issues, risks, and completion measurement. This includes design reviews, licensing presentations and events, readiness reviews, internal program status, Board meetings, executive status meetings as established for the project
Represent company to external markets and stakeholders through industry engagement, customer-led seminars, regulatory presentations, etc., on program status, objectives, progress, solutions, and other aspects, as requested by Business Development, Government Affairs, and executive leadership
Support talent development of central Projects team, including setting objectives and supporting team members to achieve them; liaising with the central Projects team to identify training and development needs and support development and delivery of training materials
Actively support X-energy’s safety culture and ensure integration of quality in all relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or related field
Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMI, Prince2, etc.) is required
Typically, fifteen plus years' experience as a project director in the energy / nuclear / petrochemical, technology system development or professional services industry, of projects valued at least $10 million- $50 million / year
Experience in end-to-end complex system / project development, from concept to implementation and successful operation
Experience leading and setting the culture and leadership tone for a large, multidisciplinary team
Proven talent development and training capability
Experience as a technical lead, proposal manager, or pursuit lead to support business development efforts
Preferred
A master's degree in a business or engineering discipline is highly desired
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
2026-01-16
MIT Technology Review
2026-01-13
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