Program Manager, New Site

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

About this role:

As Program Manager, you will lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across external affairs, government engagement, community relations, operations, and internal cross-functional teams. You will play a critical role in helping General Matter build and maintain trusted relationships with local communities, government stakeholders, regulators, industry partners, and strategic organizations while ensuring internal initiatives are executed effectively.

This role requires exceptional communication, organizational leadership, and operational execution skills. You will work closely with leadership to support permitting efforts, public engagement initiatives, government coordination, strategic partnerships, and high-priority company programs. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, can navigate ambiguity, and is comfortable representing the company across a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic programs supporting company growth, external engagement, and operational priorities

Support government relations activities with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders

Help manage community engagement initiatives, public outreach efforts, and local stakeholder communications

Coordinate meetings, briefings, site visits, and engagement activities with government officials, regulators, industry partners, and community organizations

Develop and maintain program schedules, action trackers, status reports, and executive briefings

Partner with internal teams including Operations, Engineering, Legal, Communications, Security, Supply Chain, and Leadership to ensure alignment on key initiatives

Track permitting, regulatory, and external engagement activities and ensure timely follow-up and execution

Support development of presentations, briefing materials, talking points, and external communications

Identify program risks, dependencies, and execution gaps while driving resolution across stakeholders

Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external organizations

Support strategic planning, operational coordination, and execution of special projects as assigned by leadership

Help establish scalable program management processes and operating rhythms as the company grows

Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, agencies, and strategic partners as needed

Support company representation at conferences, public meetings, industry events, and community forums

Basic Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in program management, operations, government affairs, external affairs, community relations, project management, or related leadership roles

Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive or high-visibility initiatives professionally

Experience preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, and status reporting

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience working with government agencies, regulators, community organizations, or public-private partnerships

Experience in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, nuclear, mining, or other highly regulated industries

Experience supporting permitting, regulatory, or external stakeholder engagement activities

Familiarity with public affairs, strategic communications, or community engagement best practices

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management experience

Experience working in startup or high-growth operational environments

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion

Experience supporting strategic initiatives involving multiple external stakeholders and agencies

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $170,000 to $200,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.