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Can you see yourself leading a diverse portfolio of scientific and technical programs, coordinating scope, cost, schedule, and resources to deliver results that support Canada’s nuclear science and technology priorities? If you do, we are looking for a Program Manager role that offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with technical experts, project teams, government sponsors, and business partners while driving program success, managing risk, and ensuring customer requirements are met. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!\nWhat will you be doing! \nServing as the Program Manager for the Directorate’s portfolio, including the Federal Nuclear Science & Technology (FNST) Program, Laboratory Directed Science & Technology (LDST) Program, and commercial projects, while acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.\nRepresenting CNL and the Directorate in interactions with government sponsors, commercial clients, and partner organizations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer expectations.\nCollaborating with line management, technical teams, and Business Development to develop proposals, work plans, and funding strategies that support program and sponsor priorities.\nIntegrating organizational goals, technical scope, funding, and resource requirements into cohesive program plans, including supporting the Annual Program of Work and Budget (APWB).\nLeading negotiations with sponsors and internal execution teams on scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements to support successful program delivery.\nOverseeing the execution of funded program activities, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements, reporting obligations are fulfilled, and performance expectations are achieved.\nPartnering with Technical Managers, Project Leads, and Project Controls to monitor portfolio performance, manage risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement recovery plans when required.\nMaintaining an integrated view of scope, cost, schedule, and resources across the portfolio, ensuring alignment between technical objectives and approved funding levels.\nMonitoring, validating, and managing portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) oversight, variance analysis, and implementing corrective actions.\nTracking and reporting APWB commitments, supporting reforecasting activities, and ensuring staffing, facility, supply chain, and support service requirements are identified and maintained to enable program success.\nOther duties as assigned by your manager. \nWhat we are looking for:\n Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. An advanced degree is considered an asset.\n\nA PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI), required and a PgMP certificate from PMI preferred.\n\nExperience 12 years of progressively responsible experience in program and project management, portfolio financial management, or business operations within a complex technical or regulated environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience managing multi-project portfolios, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance management against funding constraints, is required.\nDemonstrated experience interacting effectively with all levels of internal and/or external personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.\nDemonstrated experience developing and nurturing effective internal and/or external customer relationships.\nDemonstrated experience working with Canadian Government programs.\nDemonstrated experience in leading the execution of R&D Projects, resource planning and allocation, risk management, EVMS performance, cost and schedule management, and strategic planning.\n\n Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBusiness and Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of portfolio management, financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance management within a project-based environment.\nDemonstrated ability to successfully manage a program and provide direction to a project team without direct line management.\nDemonstrated ability to work with and be knowledgeable of CNL and the Canadian Federal stakeholders with an interest in innovative nuclear technologies.\nExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. \nExcellent negotiating skills.\nDemonstrated ability to integrate technical, financial, and scheduling considerations to support decision-making and ensure delivery within funding constraints.\nGeneral knowledge of the Federal Nuclear S&T Program and the Laboratory Directed S&T Program.\nGeneral knowledge of commercial nuclear technologies.\nKnowledge of portfolio financial management practices, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and funding alignment, is considered an asset.\n\n Security Clearance Eligibility RequiredReliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.” \n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week. \nWhy CNL?\nDoes the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders-pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.\nFrom building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation -we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.\nWhat We Offer: A Total Rewards Package\nWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\nPaid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days\nBenefits effective Day One - no waiting period \nTuition support to help you keep learning and growing \nA defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long-term financial security\nDo Our Priorities Resonate with You?\nDelivering clean energy for today and tomorrow \nRestoring and protecting the environment \nContributing to the health of Canadians\nIf so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!\nLocation: Onsite\nLocated in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.\nPlease note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.\nOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion\nAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!\nWe are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:\nRespect\nTeamwork\nAccountability\nSafety\nIntegrity\nExcellence\nThese values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.\nCNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . 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