Director, Project Management Office

Centrus Energy Corp. • Oak Ridge, TN • 4d ago

Job Summary:

At Centrus Energy, we're building the future of clean energy and advanced nuclear technology-and great projects don't happen by accident. They happen through exceptional planning, disciplined execution, and strong leadership.

We're looking for a Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead the enterprise project management function and help turn ambitious goals into measurable results. This role serves as the driving force behind project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and execution excellence across the organization. You'll work closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and project teams to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are passionate about helping teams achieve extraordinary outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

As the Director of PMO, you will establish and lead enterprise project management standards, governance processes, and portfolio management practices that align with Centrus' strategic objectives. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, risk management, budgeting, reporting, and execution. Working across multiple business functions, you'll provide leadership and guidance to project managers and stakeholders while driving continuous improvement, organizational accountability, and successful project delivery in support of Centrus' mission.

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience leading complex projects, programs, or project portfolios within industrial, manufacturing, energy, engineering, government, defense, nuclear, or highly regulated environments

5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams, project managers, or PMO functions

Demonstrated experience developing project plans, schedules, budgets, performance metrics, and resource forecasts

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management practices

Experience managing project risks, issues, scope, schedule, and cost performance

Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, customers, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience utilizing project management software and reporting tools

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a "Q" clearance

A Successful Candidate Brings:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential

Experience leading PMO organizations within the nuclear, Department of Energy, government contracting, engineering, EPC, or highly regulated industries

Knowledge of earned value management (EVM), capital project execution, and large-scale infrastructure projects

Experience supporting strategic planning, organizational transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Familiarity with Oracle, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar enterprise planning and reporting systems

Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and developing future project management leaders

Experience presenting portfolio performance, project health, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and boards

Currently possesses a "Q" or "L" clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Identification: 633

Job Schedule: Full time

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

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