Manager, PMO, Project Management & Controls

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

The PMO Manager, Project Management & Controls is a key leadership role within the I&C Business Unit, responsible for driving project execution excellence across the full lifecycle for Framatome Inc. in North America, from proposal and bid development through project close-out.

This position owns the project execution framework, project controls and delivery governance across the I&C project portfolio, including PMO leadership during all proposal, bid and offer phases, and serves as the ICU PMO interface to I&C BU governance, programs and standards.

The PMO Manager ensures that all projects and offers are estimated, planned, executed, monitored and reported using consistent, disciplined and nuclear-grade practices, fully aligned with BU PMO governance, corporate regulations and program initiatives, while ensuring effective local implementation within North America.

This role provides leadership to Risk Managers, Planners/Schedulers and Project Controls staff, and acts as the central authority for cost, schedule, risk and performance across bids and live projects, protecting Framatome's commitments to customers through reliable forecasting, early risk detection and strong execution discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Framework, Governance & BU Program Deployment.

Act as the ICU (I&C North America) PMO focal point within the Global I&C Business Unit Project Management Board, ensuring full alignment with BU-level PMO governance, programs, procedures, rules and improvement initiatives.
• Define, deploy and maintain the Project Management and Project Controls framework for all I&C projects and bids executed by Framatome Inc. in North America.
• Ensure effective local implementation and compliance with I&C BU PMO standards, tools, governance requirements and reporting expectations.
• Establish and enforce standard processes for scope control, cost control, schedule management, change management, risk management and performance reporting across bids and projects.
• Ensure full alignment with Framatome corporate governance, Operational Excellence standards, nuclear quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Lead and support project and program gate reviews (Baseline, PDR, CDR, execution readiness, close-out), ensuring consistency between bid commitments and execution baselines.
• Produce and present portfolio-level dashboards covering cost, schedule, risks and delivery health for ICU leadership and I&C BU governance.
• Provide concise, fact-based and traceable reporting to BU PMO leadership and corporate governance bodies, supporting transparency and decision-making.
• Support internal and external audits, Project reviews and performance reviews with compliant, high-quality and auditable data.
• Collect feedback, lessons learned and execution insights from North American projects and bids, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of I&C BU PMO frameworks, procedures and programs.

Proposal, Bid & Offer Support

• Own and deploy PMO standards and controls during proposal and bid phases for all I&C offers.
• Ensure cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, execution strategies and resource plans are robust, compliant and defendable during bid reviews.
• Support commercial, engineering and project teams in developing credible baselines, delivery strategies, and risk-informed offers.
• Ensure alignment between bid assumptions, contractual commitments and future execution capabilities.
• Participate in bid reviews, management approvals and gate decisions as the PMO authority for cost, schedule and risk credibility.

Schedule Leadership

• Lead the Scheduling team and act as the ICU (I&C North America) Scheduler focal point within the Global I&C Business Unit Scheduler Group, ensuring full alignment with Corporate and BU-level Schedule governance, programs, procedures, rules and improvement initiatives.
• Own the integrated cost and schedule baseline across the I&C project and program portfolio.
• Define scheduling standards (logic, WBS, calendars, coding, milestones, progress rules).
• Ensure schedules are resource-loaded, logically linked, risk-aware and execution-ready.
• Act as a key contributor during corporate and BU audits (Opex Coaching) by providing structured evidence related to planning, competencies, process maturity and S.

Portfolio Cost Management & Controls

• Ensure consistency between Primavera P6 schedules, SAP financials, forecasts and earned value metrics.
• Monitor portfolio performance using KPIs such as CPI, SPI, BEI, forecast accuracy, risk exposure and margin evolution.
• Provide early warning when trends threaten cost, schedule, margin or customer commitments.
• Oversee development of realistic, defendable EACs, ETCs and financial forecasts.
• Support Project Financial Review process and presentation to Management.

Risk, Change and Opportunity Management

• Support the risk and opportunity management process for the I&C portfolio.
• Lead the ICU the risk and opportunity group, ensuring full alignment with Corporate and BU-level Schedule governance, programs, procedures, rules and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all projects maintain active risk registers with quantified impacts and mitigation plans.
• Ensure that all scope changes, customer change orders and internal variations are properly evaluated, approved and reflected in cost and schedule baselines.

Human Resources, Capacity Planning & Knowledge Management

• Support Human Resources and BU leadership in workforce planning, capacity management and skills alignment, including leading the S&OP campaign for the I&C BU in North America.
• Coordinate demand, capacity and resource planning inputs to ensure alignment between portfolio needs, delivery commitments and staffing plans.
• Take ownership of the Knowledge Management (KM) program for ICU, including coordination with the KM leader and ensuring effective knowledge capture, sharing and reuse across projects and bids.
• Ensure KM processes and deliverables support corporate governance expectations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key contributor during corporate and BU audits by providing structured evidence related to resource planning, competencies, process maturity and knowledge management.

Management Reporting

• Produce and present portfolio-level dashboards covering cost, schedule, risks, and delivery health.
• Provide concise, fact-based reporting to I&C leadership, Framatome executives and customers.
• Support customer reviews, audits and performance reviews with high-quality, traceable data.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, project controls or PMO leadership, preferably in nuclear, energy, or regulated industrial environments.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6, SAP or equivalent financial systems, and Excel-based analytics.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-project portfolios with tight regulatory and contractual constraints, having a PMI certification.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Solid understanding of project management principles.
• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling and project controls software, including Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, integrated with financial and reporting systems including Critical Path Methodology (CPM), schedule logic development, float management, baseline control, and forecasting techniques.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multidisciplinary environment, building and maintaining productive working relationships across Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical, cost, and schedule information to both management and customer stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, combined with the ability to assess overall portfolio performance and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with the ability to proactively identify required actions and drive them to completion without direct supervision.
• Well-developed analytical and critical-thinking skills, enabling the evaluation of data, identification of variances and trends, and formulation of sound recommendations.
• Ability to apply a questioning and analytical approach to project performance reviews, including evaluation of weekly schedule updates, changes to critical path, and impacts to project forecasts.
• Demonstrated capability in problem identification, root cause analysis, and resolution, particularly in complex and time-critical project environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, and Power BI for portfolio-level dashboards and performance visualization.

• Salary: $94,000-$127,000 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.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).