Manager, Special Projects

Centrus Energy • Piketon, OH

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About The Position

At Centrus Energy, we don’t just manage projects — we shape the future of clean energy. As a Special Projects Manager, you’ll be the trusted right hand to our Director of Project Management, stepping into mission-critical assignments that span across the enterprise. From negotiating contracts and building integrated teams, to keeping large, complex projects on track and compliant, you’ll make sure every moving part comes together seamlessly. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, love solving tough challenges, and enjoy seeing ideas turn into reality, this role is built for you. You’ll oversee projects from kickoff to commissioning — managing scope, schedules, and budgets while leading cross-functional teams to deliver results safely and on time. You’ll anticipate risks before they become problems, develop strategies that keep projects moving, and ensure stakeholders are aligned at every step. Along the way, you’ll leverage project controls, guide negotiations, conduct lessons learned, and keep senior leadership in the loop with clear reporting and analysis. Simply put: you’ll be the force that turns big plans into big wins.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or equivalent technical experience
• 20+ years of management experience leading complex initiatives
• 5+ years of experience managing high-tech, scientific R&D projects
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential
• Experience managing DOE or NRC nuclear facility projects
• An active “Q” level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from kickoff to commissioning — managing scope, schedules, and budgets
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results safely and on time
• Anticipate risks before they become problems
• Develop strategies that keep projects moving
• Ensure stakeholders are aligned at every step
• Leverage project controls
• Guide negotiations
• Conduct lessons learned
• Keep senior leadership in the loop with clear reporting and analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager