Site Programs Manager

FRAMATOME

$146K — $199K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
  • Strong project management skills in the nuclear industry
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to nuclear safety and conservative decision-making
  • Professional certifications (PMP or PgMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Launch and manage client relationship programs
  • Gather strategic information for multi-functional teams
  • Provide performance feedback to line management
  • Produce business plans to achieve corporate financial targets
  • Oversee large LWR fuel fabrication projects from concept to delivery
  • Coordinate across engineering, quality, and commercial teams
  • Lead project reviews and manage risks effectively
  • Promote improvements in project management processes.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, 13 holidays
  • Lifestyle spending account and employer-paid mental health support
  • Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Day-To-Day

  • Launch and manage program that establish strong relationships with clients.
  • Gather and share strategic information so that multi-functional teams manage major programs effectively.
  • Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate line management.
  • Produce a business plan or investment study so that the group can meet its corporate financial targets.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong background in nuclear industry project management, ideally with experience in construction of LWR fuel fabrication, fuel development, or advanced nuclear products.
  • Working knowledge of NRC regulatory frameworks, nuclear QA programs, and commercial nuclear customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, multi disciplinary engineering, manufacturing, and qualification projects.
  • Familiarity with product development lifecycles, technology readiness levels (TRL), and commercialization of engineered products in regulated environments.
  • Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules, cost estimates, risk registers, and resource plans using modern PM tools.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing workflows, and quality documentation to support project planning and execution.
  • Strong vendor and supply chain coordination skills, particularly for specialized nuclear materials and high-specification manufacturing processes.
  • Leadership experience building high-performing project teams and developing early career project managers.

Additional Day to Day Responsibilities
  • Oversee a portfolio of new product and large LWR fuel fabrication projects from concept through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.
  • Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, licensing, safety analysis, and commercial teams to ensure integrated project execution.
  • Lead recurring project reviews, status meetings, and readiness assessments.
  • Review and approve project baselines, design changes, procurement plans, and manufacturing readiness milestones.
  • Manage project risks, mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and executive level escalation when required.
  • Support customer engagement, including technical discussions, schedule negotiations, and reporting deliverables.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and engineering leadership to align resource needs, staffing forecasts, and capability development.
  • Promote continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and organizational discipline.

Other Requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment to nuclear safety culture, human performance principles, and conservative decision-making.
  • Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
  • Advanced knowledge in a particular field of specialization.
  • Ability to complete complex projects.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.
  • Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • Ability to change priorities quickly and confront issues directly.


Total Rewards Package

  • Salary: $146,000 - $199,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
  • Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.


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