Senior IT Project Manager

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusion and collaboration culture

Career growth and training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise IT projects enabling buildout, certification, and operation of IT infrastructure and applications for BWXT Enrichment Operations.

You will drive strategy, scope, schedules, budgets, vendor management, and risk mitigation, ensuring PMO governance and cross-functional collaboration with business teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration, or relevant field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project, portfolio, and organizational change management.
• Proven ability to define requirements, design solutions, and streamline business processes.
• Proven risk, issue, scope, and schedule management capability.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Visio.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful execution of complex, high-risk IT projects across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Develop project strategy, scope, schedules, specifications, resource plans, and cost baselines.
• Manage budgets, vendors, contracts, ROI development, and executive approvals.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and project documentation using PM tools.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, change control, and project dependencies.
• Create and provide accurate project status reporting tailored to PMO, stakeholders, and executives.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance, and quality expectations.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead solution definition, future-state process design, and system optimization initiatives.
• Supports testing, validation, QA, data integrity, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with business-functional teams on project-related initiatives.
• Coordinate with and manage relationships with external partners, consultants, and integrators, to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Visio

DOE clearance

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

The Senior IT Project Manager fills a critical role in developing and maintaining an accurate, enterprise‑level plan for all IT projects that enable the buildout, certification, and long‑term operation of the IT infrastructure and application environment at the BWXT Enrichment Operations facility. The role ensures that the technology foundation required to advance the Enrichment Operations mission is strategically aligned, thoroughly planned, and executed with consistency and accountability.

Location:

Onsite in Oak Ridge, TN

Your Day to Day as a Senior IT Project Manager:

• Drive successful execution of complex, high‑risk IT projects across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Develop project strategy, scope, schedules, specifications, resource plans, and cost baselines.
• Manage budgets, vendors, contracts, ROI development, and executive approvals.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and project documentation using PM tools.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, change control, and project dependencies.
• Create and provide accurate project status reporting tailored to PMO, stakeholders, and executives.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance, and quality expectations.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead solution definition, future‑state process design, and system optimization initiatives.
• Supports testing, validation, QA, data integrity, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with business-functional teams on project‑related initiatives.
• Coordinate with and manage relationships with external partners, consultants, and integrators, to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration, or relevant field.
• At least 7 years of related experience managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project, portfolio, and organizational change management.
• Proven ability to define requirements, design solutions, and streamline business processes.
• Proven risk, issue, scope, and schedule management capability.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Visio.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $79,000.00- $119,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at‑will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.