Sr. Program Manager, Alliance Management and Integrated PMO

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary We are currently seeking an Alliance Management and Integrated PMO Senior Program Manager . This position is a full-time opportunity located remotely. Modern nuclear deployments bring together reactor and secondary system designers, engineering and construction contractors, equipment suppliers, national laboratories, federal agencies, regulators, utility operators, and investors. Each organization arrives with its own management systems, priorities, performance measures, and decision-making processes. Even when individual organizations perform effectively within their own scope, overall project performance can suffer when no single organization is responsible for integrating the enterprise. Organizational alliance models — built on shared objectives, integrated project teams, collaborative decision-making, and collective accountability — mitigate this risk. While innovative, these models create a need for effective interface management, participant alignment, governance oversight, and execution discipline through integrated Program Management Office (PMO) services. The selected candidate will own Battelle's Alliance Management and Integrated PMO services scope for clients, standing up alliance governance and an integrated management system before leading a managed service through execution. This role sits at the intersection of collaborative governance and disciplined project controls, converting Alliance Board direction into operating routines and maintaining one integrated picture of cost, schedule, risk, and commitments across every participant. Responsibilities As an Alliance Management and Integrated PMO Senior Program Manager, the selected individual will serve as Battelle's lead for Alliance Management and Integrated PMO services, owning methods, staffing, integration, deliverables, continuity, and service performance across the program. Responsibilities may include: Leading alliance governance and decision support by operating and maintaining the Alliance governance framework, decision processes, and executive coordination to ensure timely, transparent, and aligned decision-making across all participants Establishing and managing a single integrated management system that provides disciplined planning, controls, performance reporting, risk management, and data-driven execution across the Alliance Developing and sustaining a repeatable, scalable operating model that enables efficient deployment, knowledge transfer, and successful replication across multiple sites Integrating quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management into project execution to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable delivery Leading a unified support organization that aligns partner resources, standardizes practices, and ensures continuity, quality, and seamless project execution Administering the Alliance commercial model and Battelle contract performance while driving operational excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and growth Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a closely related discipline; advanced degree valued Minimum of 15 years of progressive program and project management experience on capital or nuclear programs, including at least 5 years leading a PMO or equivalent enterprise-level integration function Demonstrated ownership of an integrated management system in practice, including work breakdown and cost structures, integrated scheduling, earned value management, risk and opportunity management, trend and change control, interface management, and executive reporting Experience delivering in a multi-party environment where authority is shared rather than held, such as an alliance, integrated project delivery, joint venture, consortium, or owner-contractor integrated team Working knowledge of the nuclear regulatory and quality environment, including NQA-1, DOE O 414.1 or comparable quality programs, and 10 CFR 830 safety-basis processes Demonstrated track record managing subcontracted or teamed service providers as one accountable scope, including staffing plans, deliverable acceptance, and performance-based service levels Executive presence and written communication skills sufficient to brief a board, defend a forecast, and maintain a difficult position with a client while preserving the relationship Travel up to 40% to program sites, client and partner facilities, and Alliance Board meetings Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy access authorization; U.S. citizenship required Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with advanced reactor demonstration, first-of-a-kind nuclear construction, or DOE national laboratory project delivery Familiarity with Idaho National Laboratory site processes Formal certification such as PMP, PgMP, or an EVMS credential, and experience standing up or surveilling a compliant earned value management system An active DOE access authorization and experience with classification, controlled unclassified information, and export-control handling on a nuclear program Experience replicating a delivery model across multiple sites, including mobilization, surge, knowledge transfer, and demobilization Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $157,500 – $224,500 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs . Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers