Senior Program Manager – Nuclear Enrichment Projects

BWXT; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven

Training programs

Job summary

BWXT is seeking a motivated Program Manager to support execution of complex technical programs within the uranium enrichment business line.

Reporting to the Director of Business and Program Management, the Program Manager will coordinate activities across engineering, licensing, operations, and quality teams to ensure program milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing or coordinating technical programs or projects in nuclear, DOE, defense, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DOE project lifecycle, NRC regulatory structures, or nuclear-grade manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar project management tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance (Level Q preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, scope, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Support program planning, budgeting, resource tracking, and risk management under guidance of Director.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, licensing, manufacturing, EH&S, Security, and QA/QC teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Facilitate meetings, technical reviews, and reporting with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of program documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), milestone reports, and regulatory deliverables.
• Track and report Earned Value metrics, risks, and performance indicators to leadership.
• Assist with internal readiness reviews, quality gates, and regulatory interactions.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Uphold rigorous safety, security, and quality standards across all program activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Nuclear regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

BWXT is seeking a motivated Program Manager to support execution of complex technical programs within the uranium enrichment business line.

Reporting to the Director of Business and Program Management, the Program Manager will coordinate activities across engineering, licensing, operations, and quality teams to ensure program milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.