Principal Program Manager NQA I
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Thompson Engineering is searching for a Principal Program Manager Nuclear Quality & Compliance to lead the implementation management and continuous improvement of the companys NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program. This role will also assist with the development and advancement of Thompson Engineerings Corporate Quality Plan and enterprise-wide quality initiatives.
This position will serve as the companys internal authority on nuclear quality requirements and will support both nuclear project execution and business development activities. The Principal Program Manager will lead the completion of the NQA-1 certification process schedule and manage internal and external audits train key personnel and guide the organization in maintaining nuclear quality compliance standards.
In addition to nuclear program responsibilities this role will help align quality programs across the company and support the overall growth and strategic development of Thompson Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Nuclear Quality Program Leadership
- Lead the implementation management and continuous improvement of Thompson Engineerings NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program.
- Guide the organization through the NQA-1 certification process and maintain compliance with nuclear industry quality standards.
- Develop implement and maintain procedures policies and documentation required to support the NQA-1 program.
Audit and Compliance Management
- Schedule coordinate and manage internal and external quality audits.
- Monitor audit findings and oversee corrective action implementation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Maintain documentation and records required to support nuclear quality program compliance.
Technical Authority and Training
- Serve as the companys quality authority for nuclear pursuits and nuclear-related project execution.
- Provide guidance and oversight to project teams to ensure proper implementation of quality requirements.
- Develop and deliver training to key personnel on NQA-1 standards quality procedures and nuclear quality culture.
Corporate Quality Program Support
- Assist with the development and implementation of Thompson Engineerings Corporate Quality Plan.
- Align nuclear quality systems with broader corporate quality and operational excellence initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to strengthen quality performance across the organization.
Strategic Growth and Business Development
- Support nuclear business development efforts through industry relationships and market knowledge.
- Assist with nuclear project pursuits and proposal efforts where quality program expertise is required.
- Contribute to the companys growth by strengthening quality systems that support expanded services and markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Geology Construction Management Quality Management or a related technical field.
- 15 years of experience in quality management engineering program management or nuclear quality assurance.
- Extensive knowledge of NQA-1 Quality Assurance standards and implementation practices.
- Demonstrated experience managing internal and external quality audits.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems regulatory compliance and continuous improvement processes.
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with nuclear utilities Department of Energy projects or nuclear contractors.
- Experience supporting corporate quality program development and enterprise-level quality initiatives.
- Established relationships within the nuclear industry that support business development opportunities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Thompson Engineering is a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.
