Licensing Project Manager

About the role

The defines the operational backbone for licensing and regulatory execution at the company. You will own the full pacing of assigned projects from intake through successful delivery, ensuring that every phase is executed with precision and accountability. Decisions regarding scope, schedule, and risk mitigation rest with you, exercised with clear judgment and a high degree of ownership. Your primary function is to drive execution so that work progresses through clean handoffs without delay or unnecessary friction. You ensure that regulatory and internal review cycles advance predictably and efficiently, maintaining momentum across complex workflows. The position is based in Torrance, California, United States, and operates as a full-time engagement requiring consistent presence and reliability. The compensation package reflects the scope of responsibility and includes an annual base salary of $130,000 for a candidate with five years of relevant experience.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Establish intake workflows that capture accurate and complete inputs, preventing rework later in the project lifecycle.
• Guide work through defined build phases, coordinating across engineering, operations, and partner teams while rigorously tracking critical path items.
• Steer structured review checkpoints so that regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders receive coherent, complete submission packages.
• Orchestrate interactions with external partners to align timelines and clarify roles, ensuring mutual understanding and shared objectives.
• Ship all deliverables on schedule by guarding project gates and removing blockers swiftly to maintain forward progress.
• Maintain the integrity of documentation lifecycles to keep artifacts current, traceable, and auditable throughout the project duration.
• Manage schedule integrity by diligently updating tracking tools and escalating potential delays early to prevent downstream impacts.
• Support internal and external partners by clarifying requirements and validating the accuracy of their submissions to avoid misalignment.
• Translate regulatory feedback into actionable tasks that keep projects moving toward timely and compliant outcomes.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and dependencies, adjusting plans and resources to preserve project continuity and success.

Requirements

• Bring three to five years of experience managing regulatory or licensing programs within complex, regulated environments.
• Handle a high volume of work characterized by strict review cycles and frequently changing priorities without losing focus or accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and precisely with regulators, engineers, and operations personnel in both written and verbal formats.
• Utilize project management systems to track tasks, dates, and decisions while preserving necessary human context for audit and review purposes.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of nuclear safety cases and their influence on project choices and execution strategies.
• Operate reliably in an environment where regulatory scrutiny requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Work effectively with stakeholders who rely on timely and accurate information to support their own operational and compliance needs.
• Maintain professionalism and composure when managing multiple concurrent engagements under tight regulatory and organizational expectations.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with advanced nuclear fuel fabrication processes and pilot plant development timelines will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the specific nuances of advanced reactor licensing frameworks is considered a plus.

Skills & tools

Core skills include Regulatory & Licensing expertise, advanced Project management capabilities, and proficiency with Document control systems. You will apply these skills daily to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, manage intricate submission schedules, and ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your role will require fluency in interpreting regulatory guidance, translating it into practical project actions, and keeping all stakeholders informed of status and decisions. You will rely on structured tools and disciplined processes to maintain visibility into project health and performance. Practical notes emphasize that requirements and preferences may evolve based on regulatory feedback and project demands, allowing flexibility while preserving the integrity of core objectives. This description outlines the essential functions and qualifications, and Valar Atomics reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs change to better align with strategic priorities.

Practical notes

You should Requirements and preferences may evolve based on regulatory feedback and project demands. This description outlines the essential functions and qualifications; Valar Atomics reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs change.