Program Director

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Centrus Energy is seeking a Program Director, Manufacturing to support the execution of a large-scale manufacturing modernization and expansion program focused on scaling centrifuge manufacturing operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, this role plays a critical part in advancing Centrus Energy’s mission to strengthen America’s domestic uranium enrichment and advanced manufacturing capabilities—vital to national security and U.S. energy independence.
The Program Director will serve as a key execution leader, responsible for coordinating and delivering complex, cross-functional manufacturing initiatives across engineering, procurement, construction, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience within regulated manufacturing environments and excels at driving disciplined execution, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in partnership with senior manufacturing leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field;
• PMP certification or comparable program/project management credential strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading complex programs, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing large-scale manufacturing or capital projects (>$1B scope).
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, and manufacturing activities within a regulated industrial environment (nuclear, energy, aerospace, or defense strongly preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across plant operations, technical teams, and external partners.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance (active clearance preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, industrial scale-up, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• A track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream initiatives on schedule and within budget under senior leadership oversight.
• A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and disciplined execution.
• Solid financial and analytical skills to support capital planning, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Currently holding an active Q-level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, integration, and execution of manufacturing expansion and scale-up initiatives at the Oak Ridge site, ensuring alignment with manufacturing strategy, production goals, and program priorities established by the Head of Manufacturing.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations leaders to drive readiness for high-throughput, high-precision production, including development and deployment of systems, processes, and infrastructure that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and operate program governance processes, execution standards, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure consistent delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Assist in managing program budgets, capital expenditures, forecasting, and cost controls, ensuring financial discipline and timely escalation of risks or variances.
• Identify, track, and help mitigate program-level risks related to technical execution, supply chain performance, schedule integration, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a key point of coordination with internal stakeholders, DOE/NNSA counterparts, contractors, and suppliers in support of the overall manufacturing program.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and alignment across engineering, manufacturing operations, and support functions.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and reporting dashboards to provide clear visibility into manufacturing readiness, project milestones, schedule performance, and financial status for senior leadership.
• Support operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, and scalability at the Oak Ridge site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees