Program Director, Enrichment Operations

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) seeks a Program Director for its Enrichment Operations location in Oak Ridge, TN. This role serves as a key member of the Enrichment Operations leadership team and acts as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the President, Enrichment Operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief coordinator of strategic initiatives for the President, Enrichment Operations.
• Lead development and monitoring of annual operating objectives, strategic plans, and organizational performance metrics.
• Cook up executive leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Manage the organization's strategic initiative portfolio and track execution against commitments.
• Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership, customers, regulators, and Board-level reviews as applicable.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address critical business challenges and emerging opportunities.
• Support development and execution of long-range operational, workforce, and capital investment strategies.
• Facilitate communication and alignment among functional leaders to ensure consistent execution of organizational priorities.
• Identify organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect business performance and mission objectives.
• Drive implementation of operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Technical Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, engineering, program management, manufacturing leadership, strategic planning, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executive leadership in a highly regulated, technically complex, or mission-critical environment.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives requiring significant cross-functional coordination and influence.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing strategic priorities, organizational performance, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field).
• Experience supporting a business unit president, COO, general manager, or equivalent executive leader.
• Experience in nuclear operations, uranium enrichment, DOE programs, national security programs, defense manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, operational improvement, or large-scale strategic initiatives.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $136,000 and $207,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.