Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Program Manager – SMR Product Management
Location: Houston, Texas
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $150,537 – $181,683 (flexible range: $134,964 – $211,098)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Program Manager – SMR Product Management. This opportunity supports strategic leadership of an advanced nuclear product line, overseeing lifecycle management, commercialization strategy, and cross-functional program execution.
Job Summary:The Program Manager will lead the development and execution of product management processes for a small modular reactor (SMR) product line. This role aligns technical direction with business objectives, manages lifecycle strategy, and drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure long-term product viability and profitability.
Job Duties:
- Establish and manage product lifecycle programs aligned with business strategy.
- Develop and maintain commercialization roadmaps and top-level product requirements.
- Evaluate market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to guide product direction.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and lead initiatives without direct authority.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Identify program risks, resolve issues, and escalate challenges when necessary.
- Support organizational alignment on priorities, profitability, and long-term strategy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
- 10+ years of experience within the nuclear industry.
- Strong knowledge of nuclear reactor design or construction, modular fabrication, or advanced manufacturing.
- Familiarity with NRC regulatory frameworks, ASME standards, and nuclear quality programs.
- Experience leading programs across cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national