Senior IT Project Manager

BWXT • Oak Ridge, TN

11d • $79,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior IT Project Manager fills a critical role in developing and maintaining an accurate, enterprise‑level plan for all IT projects that enable the buildout, certification, and long‑term operation of the IT infrastructure and application environment at the BWXT Enrichment Operations facility. The role ensures that the technology foundation required to advance the Enrichment Operations mission is strategically aligned, thoroughly planned, and executed with consistency and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration, or relevant field.
• At least 7 years of related experience managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project, portfolio, and organizational change management.
• Proven ability to define requirements, design solutions, and streamline business processes.
• Proven risk, issue, scope, and schedule management capability.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Visio.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• IT project experience.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful execution of complex, high‑risk IT projects across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Develop project strategy, scope, schedules, specifications, resource plans, and cost baselines.
• Manage budgets, vendors, contracts, ROI development, and executive approvals.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and project documentation using PM tools.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, change control, and project dependencies.
• Create and provide accurate project status reporting tailored to PMO, stakeholders, and executives.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance, and quality expectations.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead solution definition, future‑state process design, and system optimization initiatives.
• Supports testing, validation, QA, data integrity, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with business-functional teams on project‑related initiatives.
• Coordinate with and manage relationships with external partners, consultants, and integrators, to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

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