PROGRAM DIRECTOR – DECOMMISSIONING PROGRAM, KOZLODUY NPP

Location: Kozloduy NPP, Kozloduy, Bulgaria   Position: Permanent

About the Role

As Program Director of the Decommissioning Program at Kozloduy NPP (Units 1–4), you will play a pivotal strategic role in shaping the future of nuclear decommissioning in Bulgaria. This is more than a senior management position — it is a mission-critical leadership opportunity to drive long-term change, ensure environmental safety, and implement complex international programs that that will help shape national energy policy.

In this role, you will lead a team of over 500 specialists and engineers, oversee large-scale strategic projects, and serve as a pivotal link in fostering successful collaboration between national institutions, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Commission (EC). You will bring vision, direction, and the ability to drive execution for one of the largest and most technically complex decommissioning initiatives in the region.

As a direct report to the Executive Director of the State Enterprise Radioactive Waste (SERAW), you will be entrusted with leading change at scale, balancing operational excellence with strategic foresight, innovation, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls the activities, managing the implementation of the production, repair, and investment program of the Specialized Division "Decommissioning of Units 1-4".
• Drives the initiation of projects and/or the formation of dedicated working groups within subordinate structures, ensuring they deliver specific tasks and activities essential to the decommissioning process under his/her strategic guidance.
• Controls and is responsible for compliance with schedules for management, processing, decontamination, conditioning, and storage of RAW, and dismantling of systems and facilities of Units 1–4, in accordance with legislation, regulatory acts, and technical documentation.
• Ensures the implementation of the annual program of SERAW – SD "Decommissioning of Units 1–4", in accordance with the ASUNE and related regulations.
• Coordinates and supervises overall activities for the implementation of international projects related to decommissioning.
• Coordinates the preparation and approval of technical and financial documentation related to EBRD-funded projects – including tender documentation, contract drafting, and implementation control.
• Oversees the implementation of the production program in line with licenses issued by the NRA and technological procedures, including compliance with the RAW management strategy.

Manages all subordinate structural units and ensures high-performance leadership, leading safe and effective decommissioning and dismantling of systems and equipment from units 1÷4.

• Evaluates the applicability of new systems, technologies, and procedures in line with international best practices.

Your Profile & Qualifications

ü  Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines).

ü  Minimum of 7 years of experience in nuclear power generation, nuclear waste management, decommissioning, or remediation of  radioactive installations, including at least 5 years in managerial roles.

ü  Proven success in managing complex projects, ideally within the nuclear industry, maintenance, or modernization of a large scale industrial facility.

ü  Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

ü  Experience with organizational change and implementation of modern leadership models.

ü  Fluency in Bulgarian and English; additional EU languages are an asset.

ü  Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to engage with governmental, industrial, and international stakeholders.

Core Competencies

-      Leadership & Team Management – Inspires and leads teams with a clear vision and accountability.

-      Strategic Thinking – Anticipates trends, plans long-term, and drives transformation.

-      Collaboration & Communication – Maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners.

-      Innovation & Adaptability – Implements continuous improvement and international best practices.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-responsibility, strategic role that plays a key part in shaping the future of nuclear decommissioning in Bulgaria and beyond. You will be working on one of the most visible and vital decommissioning programs in the European Union, alongside leading experts and institutions.

If you believe you meet the requirements and see this position as an opportunity to grow and lead with purpose, please submit your application package by 12.09.2025 (inclusive) to the following postal addresses:

1797 Sofia, 52A “G. M. Dimitrov” Blvd., 6th floor;

3320 Kozloduy, Information Center of SERAW,

or by e-mail: info@dprao.bg.

Candidates shortlisted based on their documents will be invited to an interview and/or a knowledge assessment test. Contact will be made via phone and/or e-mail, ensuring full confidentiality of all provided information.

Applicants who have not submitted all required documents, or whose applications do not meet the specified job requirements, will not be invited to the test and/or interview.

Please note that the data you provide voluntarily constitutes personal data and is subject to special protection under the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act.

SERAW is committed to processing this data solely for recruitment purposes, ensuring its secure storage, and refraining from disclosing it in any form.

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