Head of Project Management

Job Summary:Ready to turn big projects into predictable outcomes? The Director, Project Controls and Oversight is the strategic force behind how Centrus plans, measures, manages, and delivers its enterprise project portfolio. This leader establishes the governance, standards, and performance discipline that keep complex projects on budget, on schedule, and ahead of risk. Leading a team of project controls experts, you’ll transform financial, scheduling, and operational data into clear insights that help executives make smarter decisions and keep major initiatives moving forward.What You Will Do:You’ll lead the enterprise project controls strategy from planning through execution—setting standards for cost, schedule, forecasting, earned value, change management, risk, and performance reporting. You’ll oversee budgets, commitments, cash flow, forecasts, integrated master schedules, and critical-path activities while identifying trends and potential issues before they become surprises. You’ll serve as the final checkpoint for major project changes, strengthen governance and accountability across business units, and translate complex project data into executive-ready dashboards and recommendations. Most importantly, you’ll build and lead a high-performing team of cost engineers, schedulers, estimators, and project controls professionals who bring discipline, insight, and confidence to Centrus’ most important projects.We’d Love To Hear From People With:A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or another highly analytical or quantitative discipline10+ years of progressive experience in project controls, ideally supporting large-scale capital programs or complex project portfolios5+ years of experience in a director-level or senior leadership roleAn active PMP (Project Management Professional), CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification. Deep expertise in project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, change control, and risk management Extensive experience with enterprise project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or SmartsheetExperience working with financial ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, or comparable platformAdvanced data analytics and visualization skills, including Power BI and advanced Excel modeling (or similar business intelligence platforms)Demonstrated ability to turn complex project and financial data into actionable insights for senior executives and stakeholdersProven experience building, leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing project controls teamsWhat A Successful Candidate Brings:A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline. Experience overseeing enterprise-scale capital programs or highly complex project portfolios. A track record of establishing project controls governance, standard operating procedures, and quality frameworks across multiple business units. Strong expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM), quantitative risk analysis, contingency planning, and predictive forecasting. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to make complex financial, schedule, and operational information easy for executives, boards, and external stakeholders to understand. A strategic, analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions, spot emerging risks, and turn project data into better decisions.Pay:Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $260,000. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.Benefits:Centrus Energy Corp. offers employees a highly competitive package of benefits. Listed below are those benefits offered to all full-time employees:401(k) savings plan with immediate eligibility a generous company match of up to 7% when you contribute 6% and immediate 100% vesting so every dollar is yours from day onePaid vacationPaid Parental leaveTwelve paid holidays each yearCompany paid life insurance for up to one times your salary, with the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependentsCompany subsidized health insurance including PPO, HDHP, as well as dental, vision and prescription drug coverageTax savings accounts are available like Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Purposes FSA and Flexible Dependent Care.Company paid long- and short-term disability insurance to protect your income if you are sick or injuredTuition reimbursement for courses taken at an accredited college or university when certain criteria are metAn employer paid employee assistance program available to support both employees and members of their householdFree ParkingIn 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 and vetting to ensure Centrus Energy can meet the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 810 and 1017 to grant access to export-controlled information and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, respectively. Such access is required for performance of this position.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.Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Posting Date: 2026-08-14