Director, Program Management Enrichment Operations
BWX Technologies
- Location
- Oak Ridge, TN, US
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
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 BWXT Enrichment Operations (EO) is establishing a world‑class Program Management Office to enable the successful industrialization, deployment, and operation of the nation’s next‑generation enrichment enterprise. The Director of the PMO will serve as the senior executive responsible for enterprise‑level program governance, program controls, integrated master scheduling, risk management, cost/schedule baselining, cross‑functional alignment, and customer reporting across all enrichment programs. This leader will create and mature EO’s PMO into a high‑performance organization aligned with federal standards such as NNSA’s Enhanced Management B framework, GAO program‑management guidelines, DOE/NRC oversight expectations, and BWXT governance principles. The Director will ensure EO can accelerate LEU, HALEU, and HEU production by 10 years through disciplined execution, cross‑organizational coordination, robust risk governance, and predictable delivery across a multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise spanning design, manufacturing, nuclear licensing, construction, and operations. Location On-site in Oak Ridge, TN Your Day to Day as the Director, Program Management: Program Governance & Controls
Establish and lead the enterprise Program Management Office (EO PMO) covering CMDF, CMF, PEO, OREO, EEO. Implement program‑management frameworks, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), baseline management, change control, and reporting systems. Develop and enforce governance for project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout to ensure consistent and compliant delivery.
Integrated Master Scheduling & Enterprise Planning
Build and maintain the official EO Integrated Master Schedule linking technology maturation, manufacturing scale-up, licensing, construction, and enrichment operations. Coordinate schedule integration across engineering, operations, safety basis, licensing, supply chain, construction, and quality. Lead schedule risk analysis, critical path modeling, resource planning, and recovery strategies.
Cost & Performance Management
Own enterprise cost baselines, forecasting methodology, and earned-value management (EVMS) reporting. Oversee variance analysis, corrective-action plans, performance metrics, and leadership reporting for BWXT and federal customers. Lead Integrated