Senior Engineering Program Leader US Projects, BWRX-300
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable affordable carbonfree energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology fuel and services. Join us as we boldly innovate to provide carbonfree power to the world.We are a diverse and dedicated global team that values your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels accepted respected and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives we are better equipped to build a world that works.
The Senior Engineering Program Leader US Projects is a key member of the BWRX300 Engineering Projects team responsible for planning and executing advanced designs for USbased projects. You will own major design programs and lead crossfunctional teams to deliver on product strategy ensuring ontime onbudget and highquality outcomes. You will lead and coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines product management sourcing quality research centers partners subcontractors and customers and will be accountable for overall program performance.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Senior Engineering Program Leader US Projects you will:
- Report directly to the General Manager BWRX300 Engineering.
- Provide program leadership for diverse crossfunctional teams with accountability for ontime onbudget delivery of engineering design programs for US projects.
- Establish and manage the technical interfaces among all internal and external stakeholders involved in the program.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineering managers business leaders project managers and other key stakeholders across GVH.
- Interface with external partners customers and US and other applicable regulatory agencies (e.g. NRC) on technical and programmatic issues as required.
- Work with functional engineering teams to develop cost and schedule estimates manage baselines and change orders and respond to corrective actions.
- Coordinate engineering interfaces and drive timely resolution of technical issues across multiple engineering disciplines product management partners subcontractors and customers.
- Monitor and report program progress performance and resource utilization with particular attention to schedule delays adverse trends risks and quality issues.
- Partner closely with Finance and Operations to actively manage program budgets risks and opportunities throughout the year.
- Ensure assigned engineering work is delivered on schedule within budget and in accordance with contract requirements business procedures industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Support development and execution of the business vision and strategy for new plant initiatives and strategic programs.
- Provide guidance on the selection and management of external resources to ensure deliverable quality flexibility and competitive cost positions.
- Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance program execution efficiency and quality.
- Ensure the protection of GVH intellectual property and sensitive information.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Mathematics or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project/program leadership.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent largescale newbuild experience in the power or energy sector.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The required work location for this position is Atlanta GA or Wilmington NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local)
Desired Characteristics:
- Practitioner in Lean practices with demonstrated application to engineering or program management.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex multistakeholder programs including organizations distributed across multiple geographic locations.
- Proven track record as a highperforming energetic leader who delivers results while building strong inclusive and highperforming teams.
- Strong change leadership skills; able to advocate for Lean practices influence stakeholders and demonstrate measurable improvements.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business vision and product strategy into clear executable program plans and tangible outcomes.
- Strong project/program management skill set (e.g. communication risk management planning/scheduling cost control change management).
- EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction) experience and knowledge specifically in power plant projects.
- Solid understanding of nuclear industry regulations licensing (e.g. USNRC requirements) and technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present complex technical and program information to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to document plan and manage programs that build organizational capability technical maturity and business value.
- Strong collaboration skills customer mindset problemsolving abilities and the ability to work to tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
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