Program Manager - Logistics & Transportation, Supply Chain

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits." TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Program Manager – Logistics & Transportation, Supply Chain The Program Manager for Logistics & Transportation is responsible for the execution and delivery of plans and management of transportation activities for TerraPower. This role ensures safe, compliant, and on‑schedule delivery of large nuclear components, factory-built modules, and critical equipment to construction sites and customer locations. The Program Manager will oversee multimodal transportation, carrier relationships, logistics procedures, and schedule alignment with project teams for assigned components. Key Responsibilities Logistics Planning & Execution Manage and implement logistics strategies and operational plans to reduce risk, schedule, and cost. Plan and execute transportation of oversized nuclear components, reactor modules, and long‑lead Coordinate multimodal shipments, including road, rail, and barge Facilitate Coordinate route assessments, permitting, escort requirements and other pre-transport activities through 3PL partner. Ensure logistics activities support project milestones, supplier readiness and field execution needs. Carrier & Vendor Management Supports the carrier strategy development and RFP process for supplier selection and contract renewals. Manage relationships with specialized carriers, heavy-haul providers, and logistics partners. Ensure all logistics partners meet nuclear quality, safety, and security Regulatory Compliance Develop and maintain transportation and logistics procedures aligned with applicable regulations (NRC, DOT and other governing authorities). Ensure strict compliance with nuclear transport, safety, and security Coordinate documentation, inspections, and audits related to transport activities. Performance Tracking & Reporting Track logistics KPIs such as on‑time delivery, cost per shipment, damage-free delivery, and schedule adherence and supports the implementation of performance improvement initiatives. Develop corrective action plans to improve logistics performance. Report logistics performance and risks to program and executive Cross ‑ Functional Coordination Partner with suppliers, project teams, and site logistics to align delivery schedules with construction milestones. Support logistics planning for major program transitions,…

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