Senior Project Manager – PMO (Nuclear/Engineering)

Framatome North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Framatome North America is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the PMO and lead a portfolio of commercial engineering projects in the nuclear power industry. You will drive governance, standardization, and best practices while mentoring junior PMs and refining PMO processes.

You will govern project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, coordinating with clients and senior management. This role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with a minimum of 10 years related experience, including at least 6 years of project-related experience.
• Prior experience in the nuclear power industry or related technical field is required.
• Experience working within or developing a PMO framework.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools for scheduling and tracking.
• Excellent team building, problem identification, and root cause analysis skills.
• PMP certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enforce PMO framework, methodologies, and templates.
• Lead complex, high-impact commercial projects from initiation to close-out.
• Define and forecast resource skills, allocate materials/personnel, optimize resource loading.
• Serve as primary interface between project teams, senior management, and clients with regular reporting.
• Drive continuous process improvement and mentor junior project managers.
• Oversee project financials, including invoices and change orders.
• Ensure projects meet nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Strategic Project Oversight

Portfolio & Resource Mgmt

Stakeholder Liaison

Process Improvement

Financial Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling Tools

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

We are seeking an experienced and strategicSenior Project Managerto join our Project Management Office (PMO). This pivotal role goes beyond day-to-day execution to drive standardization, governance, and best practices across a portfolio of commercial engineering projects within the nuclear power industry. The ideal candidate will provide project leadership for complex projects while also mentoring junior project managers, refining PMO processes, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

What You'll Do Day-To-Day

• PMO Leadership & Governance:Establish, maintain, and enforce PMO framework, methodologies, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects.
• Strategic Project Oversight:Lead complex, high-impact commercial projects from initiation to close-out, managing scope, budget, and quality objectives.
• Portfolio & Resource Management:Define and forecast resource skills, allocate materials/personnel, and optimize resource loading across the project portfolio.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison:Act as the primary interface between project teams, senior management, and clients, ensuring transparency through regular reporting.
• Process Improvement & Mentoring:Drive continuous process improvement (lessons learned) and provide coaching/mentoring to less experienced project managers.
• Financial & Contractual Management:Oversee project financials, including the timely issuance/payment of invoices and management of change orders.
• Compliance:Ensure projects meet all nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements, and technical quality standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with a minimum of 10 years related experience, included is a minimum of 6 years of project-related experience, is required or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Prior experience in the nuclear power industry or related technical field (testing/servicing electrical/mechanical equipment) is required.
• Experience working within or developing a Project Management Office (PMO) framework.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools for scheduling and tracking.
• Excellent team building, problem identification, and root cause analysis skills.
• PMP certification is a strong plus.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $133,000-$181,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).