Principal Project Manager
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Job Description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouses mission to provide clean energy solutions At Westinghouse we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for aPrincipal Project Managerwithin the Americas ESS Long Term Operations where we support the design and analysis of operating plant NSSS modifications and support operating plants. In this position a PM can expect to be responsible for the following:
Your Day to Day:
- Responsible for all project management processes for moderate to high complexity projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects leading medium-sized teams (average 1030 team members). Support proposal process upcoming opportunities as assigned.
- Oversee the development of cost estimates and offers for operating plants support and modifications. Support and/or drive customer negotiations.
- Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project management plans and developing scope schedule and cost baselines as well as risk and stakeholder registers per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
- Based on project management plan follow department protocols for acquiring team members as needed to complete the work. Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope schedule cost risk procurement quality resources communications and stakeholders. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements and subsequent changes to functional groups following an integrated change management process. Coordinate project communications ensuring team customer and all stakeholders are kept informed of status. Develop or oversee 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.
- Use interpersonal skills to cultivate positive relationships with team customer and other stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion as well as identify opportunities for additional business growth.
- Identify assess and implement improvement or recovery opportunities that will promote successful project delivery.
- 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.
- Analyze contract requirements and assist in developing project-specific deliverables to enable successful project implementation to enhance positive customer relations and increase/maintain profit margin.
- Support financial planning through accurately forecasting spending on assigned projects
- The successful candidate will be highly motivated willing to take ownership of challenges and customer focused.
- Individuals with familiarity with the commercial nuclear industry global work experience and business acumen are preferred.
Who Are You:
- Bachelors degree in Project Management Engineering Business or related technical discipline required.
- Advanced degree in Project Management Engineering Construction or Businesspreferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years of project management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
- 6 10 years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering manufacturing nuclear or construction is preferred.
- 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.
- Westinghouse Advanced Project Manager qualification completed or in process. The successful candidate will be required to complete the PM qualification within a designated time period. Exemptions may be provided based on prior training and work experience.
- Preferred candidate will have a broad knowledge of nuclear power plants and be familiar with utility business practices including knowledge of utility operations maintenance and engineering practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills such as effective verbal and written communications; ability to lead team members; ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and ability to make decisions and carry out multiple tasks as assigned with minimal guidance from supervisory Project Managers and mentors.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge and skill of project scheduling and cost management.
- Demonstrated ability or understanding of the transformation of data to information for reporting; High-quality presentation skills.
- Experience with SAP Primavera (P6) Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint and Active Risk Manager a plus.
- Some travel (<5%) possibly including international travel may be required for this position
Why Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industrys first choice for safe clean and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township PA we have over 9000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting .
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