Director of Operations - Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&C)

Framatome • Lynchburg, VA

40d • $146,000 - $206,000

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. Framatome is seeking a Director of Operations to lead end-to-end delivery of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) infrastructure across both safety and non-safety product lines.This role owns manufacturing, production, equipment qualification, assembly, testing, and logistics - ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalability. The ideal leader will build a high-performing global team capable of delivering mission-critical solutions with nuclear-grade quality, efficiency, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years related technical experience or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced knowledge of related technical standards, techniques and criteria.
• Ability to set strategy and vision for medium to large size organization.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.
• Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.
• Experience in digital I&C systems or other regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or energy).
• Proven success in SIOP, demand planning, and global supply chain optimization.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety classifications, licensing, and quality standards (NRC 10 CFR 50/52, IEEE 603, IEC 61513, NQA-1).
• Demonstrated record of driving modernization, efficiency, and transformation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Through subordinate managers and cost centers, ensures effective performance of complex technical assignments.
• Plans and directs the timely execution of technical activities within a major technical section.
• Ensures projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives and customer standards.
• Develops and/or administers organization technical standards and procedures for the group.
• Provides goals, objectives and standards of performance for assigned team members.
• Develops new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Works interactively with customers and clients to develop strong relationships.
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.
• Works on other special projects, as directed.

Benefits

• 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).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees