Program Manager

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success.

Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

As a key leader within our Strategic Projects team in the Technical Services department, you will be responsible for the leadership, oversight and delivery of high‑value, complex mining programs and studies across the organization. Operating from our corporate office in Saskatoon, you will partner closely with site operations, technical specialists, and external engineering partners to ensure alignment, quality execution, and effective integration of owner-side requirements.

This role has significant scope and visibility, supporting large-scale mining initiatives.

• Be accountable for delivering projects that achieve defined business outcomes.
• Lead, manage, and govern major uranium projects and studies, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, risk, and cost performance across the full lifecycle.
• Operate as the owner’s representative, providing direction, oversight, and integration across multiple internal technical groups, consultants, and external engineering partners.
• Champion program governance, decision‑making frameworks, and consistent execution practices across all assigned projects.
• Develop strong, trust‑based relationships with operational leaders, corporate functions, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning, project prioritization, and alignment of technical programs with business objectives.
• Ensure program‑level risks, interfaces, and dependencies are well understood, managed, and communicated to leadership.
• Strengthen organizational capability by applying modern project delivery techniques, and digital project tools.

• diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• minimum 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including significant involvement in large‑scale mining, industrial, or manufacturing projects;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
• proven experience working on the owner side of major projects, including oversight of consultants and engineering partners;
• demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives with creativity, sound judgment, and a solutions‑focused mindset;
• ability to build trust and positive relationships with internal and external partners in dynamic and challenging environment;
• strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority; and
• occasional…