Project & Risk Controls Manager

About the role

We are expanding our US program team and hiring an experienced Project & Risk Controls Manager to anchor execution of our Fjäll program. This role is the control center of a first-of-its-kind nuclear development program.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Fjäll US Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), incorporating inputs from all workstreams including licensing, engineering, construction contracting, supply chain, and site development
• Lead program risk management: facilitate regular reviews, maintain the risk register, track mitigation actions, and surface emerging risks to the Program Director
• Establish and manage core program controls infrastructure: decision log, action tracker, open questions register, and assumption register
• Lead monthly program reviews and produce executive- and Board-level reporting that translates complex program status into clear, decision-relevant insights
• Identify schedule risks, critical path threats, and cross-workstream dependencies; escalate findings with recommended mitigations
• Implement and continuously improve program controls tools and processes as the program scales – including the transition from early-stage tooling toward formal systems such as Primavera P6
• Support the Program Director with materials for DOE submissions, INL engagements, Board presentations, and strategic partner interactions
• Support development of cost estimates and change management processes as the program matures toward construction

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent
• Significant experience in project controls, program management, or PMO roles on complex capital programs - nuclear strongly preferred; defense, oil & gas, or large civil infrastructure also considered
• Demonstrated proficiency in IMS development and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of risk management frameworks and risk register management; familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control practices
• Proven ability to build program infrastructure from scratch in early-stage organizations
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex status across workstreams into clear, decision-relevant reporting for executive and Board audiences
• Self-directed and comfortable operating with limited oversight

Qualifications

• US work authorization required

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to build and maintain robust risk management frameworks
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of this role. Base salary: $115k–$145k annually, depending on location, experience, and background. In addition, you can expect:

• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits through Deel, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)

Pay

$115k–$145k annually, depending on location, experience, and background

Schedule

Austin, TX, with regular travel to Idaho Falls, ID