Job Description

Company Overview

Zeno Power’s (Zeno) mission is to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, Zeno is developing a next-generation radioisotope power system (RPS) that generates carbon-free, resilient power for decades, utilizing material found in nuclear waste. Zeno’s technology is both light-weight and cost-effective compared to historic RPS, opening up broad market opportunities in space and terrestrially. To bring this breakthrough technology to market, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Technical Project Manager (Regulatory and Supply Chain)

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Technical Project Manager (Regulatory & Supply Chain) to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. In this role you will:

• Manage planning and execution of activities, track budget and spend rates, and develop and maintain schedule for Americium-241 and Strontium-90 fuel supply chain development work.
• Manage planning and execution of activities, track budget and spend rates, and develop and maintain schedule for Zeno Nuclear Production Facility development work.
• Manage planning and execution of activities, track budget and spend rates, and develop and maintain schedule for Zeno's Regulatory and Launch Approval work.
• Develop, manage, and report on risk associated with Nuclear Supply Chain and Regulatory work scopes.
• Write and manage subcontractor work scopes necessary to support Nuclear Supply Chain and Regulatory activities.
• Initiate project management framework and architecture for Zeno’s first-of-a-kind RPS projects.
• Coordinate multi-year schedule and cost inputs from Zeno stakeholders, including government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy, National Labs, and contractors.
• Ensure sound project management methodology is applied for control of the projects by implementing and enforcing baseline schedule and costs.
• Support procurement activities such as procurement document development, acquisition, execution, and contract close out.
• Assist with the development and refinement of Zeno project management best practices, policies and procedures.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. or higher in an engineering discipline from accredited university with > 6 years of engineering management or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing schedules and costs in an aerospace or nuclear environment.
• Strong understanding of baseline change control and configuration management.
• Project Management Professional certification is desired.
• MS Project or equivalent schedule management software experience required.
• Atlassian product suite (I.e. Confluence and Jira) experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a first-of-a-kind or engineering design project strongly preferred.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a project management effort with minimal direction.
• Able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
• Position requires in-office presence in DC (Mt. Vernon/Chinatown) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel: Travel is required, 10%-15%.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $125,000-175,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Stock options.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• 16 weeks of paid family leave.
• Annual employee wellness reimbursement and office supply stipend.
• Health care reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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