Senior Nuclear Programs Lead for Major Site Projects

Framatome North America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Framatome North America seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead major LWR fuel fabrication projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, licensing, safety analysis, and commercial teams to ensure integrated execution.

The role requires 12+ years in nuclear project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication with vendors and customers to meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge in a particular field of specialization.
• Ability to complete complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, managers, vendors and customers.
• Problem solving and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and address issues directly.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage program that establish strong relationships with clients.
• Gather and share strategic information so that multi-functional teams manage major programs effectively.
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate line management.
• Produce a business plan or investment study so that the group can meet its corporate financial targets.
• Oversee a portfolio of new product and large LWR fuel fabrication projects from concept through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, licensing, safety analysis, and commercial teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Lead recurring project reviews, status meetings, and readiness assessments.
• Review and approve project baselines, design changes, procurement plans, and manufacturing readiness milestones.
• Manage project risks, mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and executive level escalation when required.
• Support customer engagement, including technical discussions, schedule negotiations, and reporting deliverables.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering leadership to align resource needs, staffing forecasts, and capability development.
• Promote continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and organizational discipline.

Skills

Nuclear PM

LWR fuel

Regulatory frameworks

Engineering coordination

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline

Job description

Framatome North America seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead major LWR fuel fabrication projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, licensing, safety analysis, and commercial teams to ensure integrated execution.

The role requires 12+ years in nuclear project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication with vendors and customers to meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.