Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Chalk River, Canada Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Full time

Directly Reporting to the Business Management Office and indirectly to the Head of Directorate (HoD) in the Reactor Fleet Sustainability Directorate, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and oversight of the entire scope of work across the Directorate’s portfolio, as assigned by the HoD, including but not limited to, projects under the Federal Nuclear S&T Program, the Laboratory Directed S&T Program, and Commercial work. The Program Manager will be the direct customer point of contact for the overarching portfolio within the respective Directorate. You will engage, as required, with internally funded CNL investment projects and commercially funded projects within the Directorate. The incumbent will oversee Project Leads supporting project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting; Technical Leads (scientists and engineers that manage activities within their specific area of expertise), Project Controls supporting cost and schedule management, estimating, change management, earned value progressing, and forecasting; and Business Planners supporting the corporate reporting.

Working with the Project Leads and Technical Leads, Project Controls, clients and government counterparts; the Program Manager will be responsible for meeting all programmatic requirements. This includes risk management, tasking, meeting milestones / deliverables and identifying resourcing requirements and working with line management to secure resources and negotiate work execution scope, schedule, budget and performance. The position will be responsible for providing a Directorate-wide view of financial, schedule, and deliverable performance in addition to risks and opportunities to the HoD.

**DUTIES**
- In partnership with line management, program contributors, and Business Development, develops proposals and work plans that address government sponsor needs.
- Negotiates scope, schedule, cost and performance requirements, with the sponsor and CNL line (execution) organizations.
- In partnership with line management, oversee the execution of funded program elements and ensure that deliverables meet customer requirements and address priorities. Fulfills sponsor reporting requirements.
- Works with other S&T Organization Heads of Directorate and Program Managers to integrate overall CNL goals and strategies into a cohesive plan of work.
- Works closely with internal CNL organizations to ensure resourcing (staff and facility) needs are identified and mission ready for program execution.
- Uses independent judgment and coordinates with Project Leads and Technical Leads to identify potential program and project risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and recommend risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the assigned programs.
- Ensures that safety, security, and environmental issues are being managed before accepting work as well as during program execution.
- Solicits, encourages, and collaborates with the team to develop new and innovative technical solutions for programs under your purview.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution. An advanced degree is preferred.
- 12 years of directly related project management and technical experience in the area of concept development, engineering, engineering design, and FOAK deployment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- A PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI), required and a PgMP certificate from PMI preferred
- Experience with and knowledge of nuclear tools, techniques, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to absorb information and become knowledgeable in unfamiliar technical areas and environments. Strong technical, financial, and human management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a program and provide direction to a project team without direct line management.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and be knowledgeable of CNL and the Canadian Federal stakeholders with an interest in innovative nuclear technologies
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with all levels of internal and/or external personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
- Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing effective internal and/or external customer relationships
- Demonstrated experience in leading the execution of R&D Projects, resource planning and allocation, risk management, EVMS performance, cost and schedule management, and strategic planning
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and negotiating skills.
- General knowledge of commercial nuclear technologies.
- Demonstrated experience working with Canadian Government programs.

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status, which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening

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