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, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionThe Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations will lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence across the engineering departments. This role is critical in aligning engineering activities with the company’s overarching goals while advancing the development of innovative small modular reactors (SMRs) utilizing high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) technology. The position requires a strategic thinker and skilled leader to ensure the engineering organization delivers cutting-edge solutions and operational effectiveness that support the company’s mission and growth objectives.  Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership &amp; Alignment<ul><li>Partner with all of Engineering leadership to help define, refine, and operationalize the Engineering vision, strategy, and priorities.</li><li>Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that require Engineering leadership engagement, serving as an integrator and decision enabler.</li></ul>​Organizational Effectiveness<ul><li>Ability and willingness to help all team members inside and outside of engineering.</li><li>Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement across engineering functions.</li><li>Lead change management efforts to improve organizational health, engagement, and execution across the company.</li><li>Mentor and support engineering strategy and operations team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Leadership<ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and other departments (e.g. IT, Supply Chain and Procurement, Finance, Business Development).</li><li>Collaborate with other leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives and operational alignment.</li><li>Lead special projects and high-priority efforts that require oversight, technical understanding, and influence across organizational boundaries.</li></ul>Communications &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Synthesize technical and organizational discussions into strategic narratives and actionable insights for senior audiences.</li><li>Develop high-impact presentations and communications for internal and external stakeholders, including Board and C-suite engagement.</li><li>Monitor organizational sentiment, surface concerns, and guide course correction where necessary.</li></ul><div>Operations Management</div><div><ul><li>Understand and assist with day-to-day operations of the engineering department, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization, and schedule to include establishing metrics, goals and KPIs to measure engineering performance, productivity, and quality.</li><li>Assist with effective project management methodologies appropriate for nuclear engineering projects.</li><li>Help maintain engineering budgets, forecasts, and resource planning models.</li><li>Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.</li></ul>Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; masters’ preferred, not required.</li><li>Typically, 10+ years of engineering experience.</li><li>Experience leading large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Experience synthesizing complex technical information and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Prior consulting experience at top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Big Three or similar), or within a large-scale corporate strategy/enterprise transformation function (Preferred).</li><li>Proven experience leading and managing direct reports, including responsibility for performance management, professional development, coaching, and team workload prioritization (Preferred).</li><li>Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and rive organizational outcomes (Preferred).</li></ul></div>Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MDWork Schedule: 5 days a week in office  Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri CompensationAs 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:$138,075- $230,125Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits 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. Right To Work Link:  <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link: <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. X-energy manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown impossible and retains the waste inside forever. We also design plants that unlock the fuel&rsquo;s potential in a process that&rsquo;s as clean as wind or solar. When combined, the result is reliable carbon-free baseload power, produced more safely and affordable than ever before and available anywhere, at any time.

Manager, Engineering Strategy & Operations

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, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionThe Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations will lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence across the engineering departments. This role is critical in aligning engineering activities with the company’s overarching goals while advancing the development of innovative small modular reactors (SMRs) utilizing high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) technology. The position requires a strategic thinker and skilled leader to ensure the engineering organization delivers cutting-edge solutions and operational effectiveness that support the company’s mission and growth objectives. &nbsp;Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership &amp; Alignment<ul><li>Partner with all of Engineering leadership to help define, refine, and operationalize the Engineering vision, strategy, and priorities.</li><li>Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that require Engineering leadership engagement, serving as an integrator and decision enabler.</li></ul>​Organizational Effectiveness<ul><li>Ability and willingness to help all team members inside and outside of engineering.</li><li>Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement across engineering functions.</li><li>Lead change management efforts to improve organizational health, engagement, and execution across the company.</li><li>Mentor and support engineering strategy and operations team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Leadership<ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and other departments (e.g. IT, Supply Chain and Procurement, Finance, Business Development).</li><li>Collaborate with other leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives and operational alignment.</li><li>Lead special projects and high-priority efforts that require oversight, technical understanding, and influence across organizational boundaries.</li></ul>Communications &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Synthesize technical and organizational discussions into strategic narratives and actionable insights for senior audiences.</li><li>Develop high-impact presentations and communications for internal and external stakeholders, including Board and C-suite engagement.</li><li>Monitor organizational sentiment, surface concerns, and guide course correction where necessary.</li></ul><div>Operations Management</div><div><ul><li>Understand and assist with day-to-day operations of the engineering department, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization, and schedule to include establishing metrics, goals and KPIs to measure engineering performance, productivity, and quality.</li><li>Assist with effective project management methodologies appropriate for nuclear engineering projects.</li><li>Help maintain engineering budgets, forecasts, and resource planning models.</li><li>Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.</li></ul>Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; masters’ preferred, not required.</li><li>Typically, 10+ years of engineering experience.</li><li>Experience leading large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Experience synthesizing complex technical information and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Prior consulting experience at top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Big Three or similar), or within a large-scale corporate strategy/enterprise transformation function (Preferred).</li><li>Proven experience leading and managing direct reports, including responsibility for performance management, professional development, coaching, and team workload prioritization (Preferred).</li><li>Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and rive organizational outcomes (Preferred).</li></ul></div>Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MDWork Schedule: 5 days a week in office&nbsp; Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri&nbsp;CompensationAs 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.).&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.&nbsp;A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:$138,075- $230,125Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; &nbsp;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.&nbsp;Right To Work Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Manager, Engineering Strategy & Operations

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