Major Projects - Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026. Vistra scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing small to large scale O&M and Capital projects associated with and including budget maintenance, and adherence to projects schedule/milestones. They will build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.The Project Manager leads projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation. They coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget, analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met. Additionally, they establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrated delivery of projects within cost and schedule constraints involving multiple vendors and coordination of a variety of internal work.
- Providing a high level of customer service, continuous day-to-day support to peers/groups and proactive involvement to leadership, fellow peers and customers.
- Focusing on continuous improvement and providing leadership on initiatives and projects.
- Drive project team adherence to online and outage work management milestones.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting ability to identify issues, assess alternatives and risks, and implement solutions while keeping overall project on track.
- Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
- Develop and maintain high quality project management documentation.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers
- Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
- Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
- Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management with greater than ten (10) years of experience leading and managing projects (preferred) OR High School diploma with greater than twelve (12) years of experience leading and managing projects.
- Great than ten years experience at a commercial nuclear power plant preferred.
- Professional certification such as CAPM or PMP required.
- Strong attention to schedule deadlines and budgetary guidelines
- Proven success working with all levels of management.
- Strong written and oral/verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations to management.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI applications.
- Willing and able to support domestic travel (including overnight travel) to various vendor / company locations.
Key Metrics
- Safety Excellence
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem solving / Decision making
- Results Orientation
- Talent Development
- Risk Mitigation
** Final pay grade / level (Jr PM thru Sr PM) will be determined based on the applicant's experience and qualifications * *
Job Family
Plant OperationsCompany
Vistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations
Glen Rose, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
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