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Senior Manager, Information Governance

Bellevue, WA

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. 

Senior Manager, Information Governance

The Senior Manager, Information Governance reports to the Vice President of Operations and provides strategic leadership for enterprise information governance and taxonomy, Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) governance, project information management, and assigned information management resources.

This position serves as a strategic partner to the Senior Manager of Records Management and Document Control in establishing an integrated information governance framework that supports regulatory compliance, project execution, EPC collaboration, records lifecycle management, and long-term information stewardship.

The Senior Manager, Information Governance is responsible for developing and implementing governance strategies that ensure organizational information is effectively managed, controlled, accessible, and preserved throughout its lifecycle. This role provides leadership for EDMS capabilities, information management processes, project turnover strategies, Common Data Environment (CDE) strategy, Technical Data Management (TDM), and collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise information governance strategies, standards, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Establish processes to ensure information assets are managed consistently throughout their lifecycle, from creation through retention and final disposition.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to improve information quality, accessibility, usability, and compliance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance information management practices and operational effectiveness.
  • Support the development of governance models that align business needs with regulatory, contractual, and operational requirements.
  • Lead enterprise Common Data Environment (CDE) and Technical Data Management (TDM) strategies supporting integrated digital engineering and lifecycle information management.
  • Establish governance for technical metadata, master data, taxonomy, and digital information exchanges across enterprise systems.
  • Provide strategic ownership and governance for enterprise EDMS capabilities.
  • Lead EDMS governance activities including system configuration, taxonomy, metadata standards, document classification, workflows, security models, and user access controls.
  • Partner with Information Technology and business stakeholders to support system enhancements, integrations, and long-term platform strategy.
  • Establish processes to maximize EDMS effectiveness, adoption, and alignment with business requirements.
  • Lead EDMS personnel responsible for system support, administration, process improvement, and user engagement.
  • Serve as the primary information governance partner for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) organizations.
  • Develop and implement project information management strategies supporting engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover activities.
  • Establish document control and information governance expectations for EPC contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
  • Develop standardized turnover methodologies to ensure project information is complete, accurate, traceable, and transferred in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Support project teams in managing information from project initiation through final handover and long-term retention.
  • Partner with the Senior Manager of Records Management and Document Control to align records governance, document management, and information lifecycle practices.
  • Support development of enterprise records strategies, retention practices, and long-term information preservation approaches.
  • Ensure EDMS governance and project information processes support records management requirements.
  • Provide subject matter expertise related to information lifecycle management, electronic records, and digital information preservation.
  • Provide leadership and direction for assigned Information Governance and EDMS personnel.
  • Manage workforce planning, resource allocation, performance management, mentoring, and professional development activities.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, and performance expectations for assigned teams.
  • Promote collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Information Technology, Project Management, EPC organizations, vendors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
  • Support succession planning and development of a sustainable information governance capability.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Organizational Development, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in the commercial nuclear industry supporting information governance, records management, document control, project information management, engineering information management, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience working within ASME NQA-1 quality assurance programs or equivalent nuclear quality management environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience supporting large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise information governance frameworks, standards, and procedures.
  • Experience leading Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) governance, implementation, optimization, or administration.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing Common Data Environments (CDEs), Technical Data Management (TDM) programs, metadata governance, and digital engineering information management.
  • Experience managing technical professionals and cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Procurement, Project Management, EPC contractors, vendors, suppliers, and executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting regulated industries including nuclear, energy, utilities, government, or other highly controlled environments.
  • Knowledge of NRC, DOE, ASME NQA-1, quality assurance records, configuration management, and technical data management requirements.
  • Experience with enterprise content management platforms such as OpenText Documentum, Oracle Aconex, SharePoint, Idox Fusion P8, or similar systems.
  • Experience developing project turnover strategies and managing large-scale information handover activities.
  • Professional certifications in records management, information governance, project management, systems engineering, or change management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Enterprise Information Governance
  • Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
  • Common Data Environments (CDE)
  • Technical Data Management (TDM)
  • Records Management and Document Control (RMDC)
  • EPC Project Information Management
  • Project Turnover and Closeout
  • Information Lifecycle Management
  • Metadata and Taxonomy Architecture
  • Digital Transformation and Process Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance and Audit Readiness
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Planning and Workforce Development
  • Exceptional technical writing and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite

 

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

  • Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
  • Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Repetitive work: Prolonged
  • Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
  • Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
  • Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level $184,368 - $307,280

 

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
  • Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
    •   Medical
    •   Vision
    • Dental
    • Life and Disability
    • Gender Affirmation Benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
  • Generous Holiday Schedule
    • 10 paid holidays
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

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