Director, Project Management Office

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish and lead enterprise project management standards, governance processes, and portfolio management practices that align with Centrus' strategic objectives.
Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, risk management, budgeting, reporting, and execution.
Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement, organizational accountability, and successful project delivery in support of Centrus' mission.