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Program Delivery Director

X-energy
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

X-energy is looking to expand our project management team with additional hires for the role of Program Delivery Director. This role is responsible for directing the planning and execution of large-scale, complex projects with a budget of >$1bn. This is a strategic role which requires understanding customer requirements; high value contract negotiation and management; ensuring compliance with technical contractual requirements; communications with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; and leading multidisciplinary teams of external subcontracted organizations and internal matrixed teams to deliver the project to meet required safety, quality, schedule and budget parameters.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Define and direct the development of the project strategy and documentation (project budget, schedule, project execution plan, deliverables, other contractually defined elements); ensure the project management plan, risk management plan, and other governing documentation is consistent with business and corporate priorities, processes and policies.
  • Lead the coordination of resource inputs and performance commitments from the X-energy matrixed departments that support project execution (Finance, Subcontracts/Procurement, Engineering, Licensing, Quality/Safety, etc.). This includes development of activity/delivery schedules, cost estimates, subcontracting requirements, quality requirements, regulatory requirements, deliverable definition, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, etc.
  • Lead the coordination with other related/dependent projects where common customers, designs, and/or documentation exist.
  • Lead subcontract negotiations and execution to ensure contract requirements are met.
  • Set the criteria for decisions on technical and programmatic approaches to deliver project / contract goals and requirements in line with project governance.
  • Lead performance of the delivery team, including partners, subcontractors, and internal line and matrixed staff to deliver project objectives.
  • Hold responsibility for managing project P&L.
  • Manage project performance measures – risk management, scheduling/program planning, document management, cost adherence/variance analysis/earned value, deliverables status, technical performance measures/specification adherence, other, identifying required KPIs and reporting requirements.
  • Make decisions on acceptability of required deliverables to achieve performance, quality, safety, operational, and programmatic requirements in line with project governance.
  • Shape and lead the stakeholder management plan and external communications with key stakeholders including regulatory and statutory bodies, federal and local government and the local community.
  • Create and set the culture and tone for the project organization and lead the development and execution of the internal communications plan to create an aligned, integrated team and collaborative working environment.
  • Develop and deliver presentations that explain project approach and plan, progress, budget, issues, risks, and completion measurement. This includes design reviews, licensing presentations and events, readiness reviews, internal program status, Board meetings, executive status meetings as established for the project.
  • Represent company to external markets and stakeholders through industry engagement, customer-led seminars, regulatory presentations, etc., on program status, objectives, progress, solutions, and other aspects, as requested by Business Development, Government Affairs, and executive leadership.
  • Support talent development of central Projects team, including setting objectives and supporting team members to achieve them; liaising with the central Projects team to identify training and development needs and support development and delivery of training materials.
  • Actively support X-energy’s safety culture and ensure integration of quality in all relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or related field. A master's degree in a business or engineering discipline is highly desired.
  • Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMI, Prince2, etc.) is required.
  • Typically, fifteen plus years’ experience as a project director in the energy / nuclear / petrochemical, technology system development or professional services industry, of projects valued at least $10 million- $50 million / year.
  • Experience in end-to-end complex system / project development, from concept to implementation and successful operation.
  • Experience leading and setting the culture and leadership tone for a large, multidisciplinary team.
  • Proven talent development and training capability.
  • Experience as a technical lead, proposal manager, or pursuit lead to support business development efforts.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed

Hours: Standard office schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$157,425- $262,375

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.

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