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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 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 www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram . Position Overview: The Director of Program Management serves as a senior leader at the Mt. Vernon site, reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager. In this role, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Program Management organization, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and cross‑functional initiatives critical to site performance.
You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, contract obligations, and organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include managing customer communications, driving accurate estimating, leading contract negotiations, and overseeing all aspects of program administration and reporting. This role carries full accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and the integration of functional teams supporting program execution.
The Director of Program Management will champion operational excellence, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure that all projects meet or exceed performance expectations. Location: On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana Your Challenge as Director of Program Management: Direct and coordinate continuous production programs. Direct the efforts of the Program Management Team and obtain assistance from the functional organizations to ensure the performance of all efforts necessary to maximize profitability and deliver contracted goods and services with quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Interface with the Corporate Contracts team to review new work scopes, products or services to assure compatibility with site capabilities. Assist Corporate Contracts in proposal efforts to ensure company offerings meet customer needs regarding bid dates, design, and contract details. Reviews and approves applicable proposals. Coordinate with Corporate Contracts and the affected operating or functional departments to ensure changes to the proposal agreed to during contract negotiations are equitably distributed and accepted by all parties to the original proposal.
Review and interpret proposals and contract specifications to become fully acquainted with all requirements, obligations, conditions, and terms of the contract. Prepare a project plan that provides for the efficient execution of the contract and the control of project costs, schedules, quality, and documentation requirements. Assess contract costs and process efficiencies on an ongoing basis and take necessary corrective actions.
Interface with Project Managers and functional departments to negotiate and balance contract financial performance actions within overall company financial goals. Assure the creation and receipt of performance information necessary to manage each contract. Exercise control by monitoring project progress regarding cost, schedule, and documentation requirements. Approve changes to baseline schedules that affect the projects.
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