Manufacturing Program Director - Oak Ridge - Centrus Global

Description

Centrus Energy is seeking a Program Director, Manufacturing to support the execution of a large-scale manufacturing modernization and expansion program focused on scaling centrifuge manufacturing operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, this role plays a critical part in advancing Centrus Energy's mission to strengthen America's domestic uranium enrichment and advanced manufacturing capabilities—vital to national security and U.S. energy independence.

The Program Director will serve as a key execution leader, responsible for coordinating and delivering complex, cross-functional manufacturing initiatives across engineering, procurement, construction, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience within regulated manufacturing environments and excels at driving disciplined execution, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in partnership with senior manufacturing leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, integration, and execution of manufacturing expansion and scale-up initiatives at the Oak Ridge site, ensuring alignment with manufacturing strategy, production goals, and program priorities established by the Head of Manufacturing.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations leaders to drive readiness for high-throughput, high-precision production, including development and deployment of systems, processes, and infrastructure that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and operate program governance processes, execution standards, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure consistent delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Assist in managing program budgets, capital expenditures, forecasting, and cost controls, ensuring financial discipline and timely escalation of risks or variances.
• Identify, track, and help mitigate program-level risks related to technical execution, supply chain performance, schedule integration, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a key point of coordination with internal stakeholders, DOE/NNSA counterparts, contractors, and suppliers in support of the overall manufacturing program.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and alignment across engineering, manufacturing operations, and support functions.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and reporting dashboards to provide clear visibility into manufacturing readiness, project milestones, schedule performance, and financial status for senior leadership.
• Support operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, and scalability at the Oak Ridge site.

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field;
• PMP certification or comparable program/project management credential strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading complex programs, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing large-scale manufacturing or capital projects (>$1B scope).
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, and manufacturing activities within a regulated industrial environment (nuclear, energy, aerospace, or defense strongly preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across plant operations, technical teams, and external partners.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a "Q" Clearance (active clearance preferred).

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Master of Business Administration
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, industrial scale-up, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• A track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream initiatives on schedule and within budget under senior leadership oversight.
• A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and disciplined execution.
• Solid financial and analytical skills to support capital planning, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Currently holding an active Q-level security clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 390
• Posting Date 01/29/2026, 02:07 PM
• Apply Before 03/01/2026, 04:59 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Centrifuge Way, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, US