Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation

EAP

RRSP match

Paid vacations

Flexible schedule

Remote work Canada

Medical premium coverage

Education reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Canada is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex engineering and manufacturing projects in the nuclear sector. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets for projects typically ranging from $1M to $10M.

You will report to the Portfolio or Program Manager at our Peterborough, Ontario facility on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 on-site days per week.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project management, manufacturing and/or engineering, or nuclear industry
• PM certification or willingness to obtain it; P.Eng designation is beneficial
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from proposal through implementation and close-out, including planning, execution, monitoring and control.
• Develop project plans, balancing scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks across multiple technical projects.
• Manage project financial performance, forecasts and measurements, implementing corrective and recovery actions.
• Control project scope, contractual requirements and changes while maintaining customer and team communication.
• Manage project risks, maintain project documentation and lead continuous improvements and lessons learned throughout project execution.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture. Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About The Role

As a Principal Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex engineering and manufacturing projects supporting customers in the nuclear industry. Managing multiple technical projects typically ranging from $1M to $10M, you will guide multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle and maintain safety, quality, cost and schedule. You will also manage project financial performance, risks, contractual requirements and customer relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.

You will report to the Portfolio or Program Manager and be assigned to our Peterborough, Ontario, Canada facility. This position will be offered on a hybrid work schedule. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Peterborough office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from proposal through implementation and close-out, including planning, execution, monitoring and control.
• Develop project plans, balancing scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks across multiple technical projects.
• Manage project financial performance, forecasts and measurements, implementing corrective and recovery actions.
• Control project scope, contractual requirements and changes while maintaining customer and team communication.
• Manage project risks, maintain project documentation and lead continuous improvements and lessons learned throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project management, manufacturing and/or engineering, or nuclear industry. Experience includes managing engineering, manufacturing or site execution. We consider Primavera or Microsoft Project experience beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional certification or willingness to obtain it; P.Eng designation is beneficial.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $106,000 to $132,500 per year.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

Why Westinghouse

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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