Executive Program Director

Job Summary:

Centrus Energy seeks an experienced Executive Program Director to lead a large-scale manufacturing modernization program, focused on expanding and scaling our centrifuge manufacturing operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role is pivotal 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 ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader with extensive experience driving complex manufacturing or infrastructure modernization programs, ideally within highly regulated environments. You will oversee multiple integrated workstreams - engineering, procurement, construction, manufacturing operations - ensuring cohesive delivery that meets program objectives on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, integration, and execution of the Oak Ridge manufacturing expansion and scale up, ensuring all projects align with corporate strategy and production goals.
• Partner with Manufacturing to help drive readiness for high-throughput, high-precision production operations by developing systems, processes, and infrastructure that meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and enforce program governance frameworks, standards, and performance metrics to ensure disciplined, consistent execution across all projects and functions.
• Oversee program budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control measures to maximize value and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks related to technical execution, supply chain, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary interface with senior executives, DOE/NNSA counterparts, contractors, and supply chain partners for matters related to the major program.
• Build, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across engineering, manufacturing operations, and support organizations.
• Define KPIs and provide transparent reporting on manufacturing readiness and execution, including project milestones and financial performance, to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Champion operational excellence, driving continuous improvement and organizational change to position Oak Ridge as a world-class nuclear manufacturing site.
  
   

We’d Love to Hear from People With:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential is highly desirable.
• 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).
• Proven success integrating engineering, production, and operations functions within a regulated industrial environment (energy, nuclear, aerospace, or defense preferred).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels—from plant operations to federal agency executives.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance (active clearance preferred).

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Deep experience in nuclear or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated capability delivering large, integrated capital programs on time and within budget.
• A record of fostering high-performance, safety-conscious teams in technically demanding environments.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic foresight to balance innovation with operational execution.
• Currently holding an active Q-level security 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.

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 employe, 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.