Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy solutions provider in Peterborough is seeking a Project Manager to oversee manufacturing and engineering projects within the CANDU Nuclear industry. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles from initiation to implementation, ensuring financial performance and scope control. The role includes a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Experience in project management and an engineering degree are required.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible schedules

Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience in the Canadian Nuclear Industry preferred.
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from proposal through to implementation.
• Develop detailed project execution plans.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance.
• Control project scope and communicate changes.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Financial Performance Monitoring

Scope Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions and to accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and net-zero goals. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset in achieving these goals.

About the role

As a Project Manager you will manage the delivery of manufacturing and engineering projects supporting customers within the CANDU Nuclear industry. Typical projects will range from $100k to $2M in size. You will manage multiple technical projects, lead multi-discipline teams and lead project execution while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, cost and schedule, and development of customer relationships.

You will report to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager and be located at our facility in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. A Hybrid work schedule of 2 to 3 days per week onsite is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycles from proposal through to implementation including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and close-out.
• Determine methods and resources needed to achieve project goals and develop a detailed project execution plan covering all phases of the project. Balance and manage competing project constraints including scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks.
• Develop a project schedule (with support from a project scheduler) and resourcing needs identification, to be used to lead performance of the work. Develop and implement recovery plans to bring delayed activities and deliverables back on track.
• Maintain full accountability for the project financial performance. Monitor project spends and indicators and update project forecast, addressing deviations immediately as they are identified.
• Control the project scope by understanding the contract and SOW and monitoring project activities and customer requests against this. Communicate changes immediately with both customers and internal management.
• Be willing to travel to customer and other Westinghouse facility locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (Engineering or Project Management preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Project Management or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, or operations. Experience in the Canadian Nuclear Industry or willingness to obtain.
• PMP, or willingness to obtain

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace powered by inclusive leadership, teams and culture. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

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