Program Director | Lynchburg, VA

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  • Location: Lynchburg, VA

  • Company: BWX Technologies

With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U. S. Canada and the U. K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U. S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents.

Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U. S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on Linked In , X , Facebook

and Instagram. BWXT is currently seeking a Program Director for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA! BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub.

BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. BWXT AT is seeking a Program Director for a first of a kind (FOAK) rapid prototyping project. The Program Director is responsible for overall program execution, including cost, schedule, risk, stakeholder and subcontractor management, to develop, integrate, and deliver nuclear systems.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following capabilities: Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams as the Prime Contractor for a FOAK nuclear power system prototype.

This skill requires the interrogation of technical scope for efficacy to the program, system-specific and integrated schedules, and costs to perform and complete. Demonstrated business expertise beyond Project Management Professional (PMP) to lead as a Program Director using a variety of internal and external influences; funding mechanisms, customer interface and market signals. Create and articulate messages founded in program technical information, data-driven cost and schedule metrics delivered with consistency to internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to lead technical teams delivering FOAK systems. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of needs, outcomes, and decisions for and from component-level, sub-system level and system level testing. Demonstrated track record to drive successful programs to completion with performance proven to equal or exceed system requirements. backss risk and mitigate through sub-teams or parallel activities, use of external reviews and audits or technical specialists to fully backss and address risk or shortcomings in the product. If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office. Relocation benefits are available for this position. Job Description / Duties: Responsible for the delivery of all work products, hardware, and deliverables to the customer. Responsible for directing the technical and administrative project team. Responsible for executing and monitoring project activities. Prepare and update project plans and status reports and provide updates on customer issues.

Participate in scheduled operational meeting routines with team leads and members. Control scope, set deadlines, and monitor progress. Understand and maintain risks and proposed mitigation efforts at all times, while updating the risks as needed. Build and maintain a strong team through open communications and collaboration on decision-making responsibilities. Serve as primary interface with partners. Oversee development of the Program Management Plan and a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) schedule. Provide oversight to all program projects, including those projects being led by project partners.

Responsible for managing partner, government, subcontractor, and supply chain relationships and serve as the primary interface with these stakeholders. Lead scheduled operational meetings with team leads and members. Responsible for maintaining an open culture that ensures candidness, accountability, and team success focus. Responsible for propelling forward the development of the rapid prototyping organizations and processes. Develop and approve operations and budgets. Responsible for overall program execution, including cost, schedule, and risk management.

Job Qualifications / Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required. A minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant experience with at least fifteen (15) years of project / program management is required. Must have experience with first of a kind and/or rapid prototyping projects. Must have experience managing complex projects and teams for U. S. Government or commercial customers with successful execution (delivering on cost, schedule, and performance). Must have experience leading complex projects valued greater than $100 million. Demonstrable experience leading large, cross functional teams on multi-year programs from conception through completion is required.

Must be a U. S. citizen with no dual citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required. The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $154,000 and $271,000 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.

Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will, ’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors. As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U. S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications. BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity.

We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status. www. dol. gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost. pdf www. dol. gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c. pdf

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