Senior Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize event-free and error-free execution.
• Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual commitments, meet customer needs, and optimize both short- and long-term profitability for Westinghouse.
• Complete all aspects of established project planning processes per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
• Coordinate rigorous and disciplined project communications ensuring team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of status.
• Identify, assess, and implement improvement or recovery opportunities as necessary that will promote successful project delivery.
• Measure project success through established KPIs; including customer feedback, on-time performance, and financial health (MAD>MAS).
• Provide accurate forecasts for financial performance, backlog resource demand, and hardware/manufacturing demand. Utilize levers available, such as EAC management, risk mitigation, acceleration, and cost reduction initiatives, to maximize both short- and long-term profitability.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to interpret and transmit requirements, and proactively manage subsequent changes, following an integrated change management process. Identify opportunities for additional business growth.
• Interface with GOS engineering, resource, and supply chain management teams to deliver project commitments and resolve gaps in support.
• Develop or oversee development of project records in standard databases, systems, and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally.
• Properly close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
• Support Americas ICS tendering and sales organizations to formulate execution strategies, schedules, and cost-estimates, including risk registers, for new projects. Support and/or drive customer negotiations.
• Use and support Westinghouse project management systems and controls for various projects assuring senior management is provided up-to-date and accurate reports of each project status.
• Maintain good working relationships with various stakeholders including project team, external customers, vendors, internal partners, and Westinghouse leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management; MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred.
• Ten to twelve years of progressive experience in leading large, complex I&C (or other engineering, procurement, and construction) projects in the nuclear industry.
• Familiar with the Project Management Institute (PMI)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge required.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other approved equivalent project management certification is desired or otherwise required to be completed within 1 year.
• Westinghouse Advanced Project Manager qualification desired. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Advanced Project Manager qualification within a designated time period.
• Increasing levels of demonstrated project management skills and track-record of success with cost, risk, and schedule control.
• Ability to work in a highly independent manner; following through on actions and commitments and demonstrating accountability for results.
• Demonstrated ability or understanding of the transformation of data to information for reporting.
• Effective presentation skills, strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge and skill of project scheduling and cost management.
• Experience with SAP, Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, and Active Risk Manager a plus.
• Some travel (up to 10%), may be required for this position.

Nice to Have

• MBA or Advanced Degree
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other approved equivalent project management certification
• Westinghouse Advanced Project Manager qualification
• Experience with SAP, Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, and Active Risk Manager

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program