Nuclear Project Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Programs

Westinghouse Electric Company; France; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Project Manager to drive projects to successful completion while ensuring delivery within agreed schedules, budgets, quality standards, and contractual commitments.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to support continuous improvement and operational excellence in a nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project or program management experience, ideally within the nuclear industry.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline is required.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and establish schedule and cost baselines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, quality, procurement, supply chain, and project controls.
• Ensure activities meet customer requirements, contractual commitments, and schedules.
• Monitor project performance and address issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, quality, or risk.
• Manage project changes through established change management processes.
• Provide regular reports on project progress, performance, and financial status.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving projects to successful completion while ensuring delivery within agreed schedules, budgets, quality standards, and contractual commitments.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will coordinate teams, manage project priorities, and ensure effective communication between stakeholders. You will play a key role in delivering customer commitments while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Depending on your level of experience, you may manage low-complexity projects independently, lead a work package within a larger project, or support the delivery of complex programs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project plans and establish schedule and cost baselines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, quality, procurement, supply chain, and project controls.
• Ensure project activities are delivered in accordance with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and project schedules.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, quality, or risk.

Stakeholder & Contract Management

• Interpret and communicate project and contract requirements to functional teams.
• Manage project changes through established change management processes.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout project execution.
• Support the resolution of contract interpretation issues in collaboration with Contract Managers.
• Identify emerging technical, regulatory, or operational issues that could impact project delivery.
• Raise awareness within the project team and develop mitigation or recovery plans.
• Manage project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support decision-making by providing accurate project data and recommendations.

Team Coordination & Development

• Support project team members through coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Foster collaboration across project teams and functional organizations.
• Help create an environment focused on accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Maintain project databases, systems, and documentation to ensure effective project control and information sharing.
• Provide regular reports on project progress, performance, and financial status to management.
• Ensure project information remains accurate, current, and accessible.

Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct project closeout reviews and final quality assessments.
• Capture lessons learned, improvement opportunities, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Share knowledge and recommendations to support future project success.

Accountabilities

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering projects in accordance with contractual commitments, safety requirements, quality standards, budget, and schedule targets.
• Coordinating project resources and activities to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Managing project risks, opportunities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Providing accurate project reporting and maintaining effective project governance.
• Supporting customer satisfaction through consistent project execution and communication.

Depending on your experience level:

• Project Manager: Responsible for the full project management lifecycle of low-complexity projects.
• Senior Project Manager: Responsible for low-complexity projects and/or a work package within a medium-complexity project.
• Principal Project Manager: Responsible for medium-complexity projects and/or a major work package within a highly complex project, potentially acting as deputy to a Program Manager.

Working Relationships

You will collaborate regularly with:

• Project and Program Managers
• Engineering teams
• Operations teams
• Quality organizations
• Procurement and Supply Chain teams
• Finance teams
• Contract Managers
• Customers and suppliers
• Senior leadership and business stakeholders

The role requires strong coordination across multiple functions to ensure consistency and alignment between projects and business objectives.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Master's degree (Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline) or equivalent.

Experience

• Project Manager: Minimum 2 years of project or program management experience, ideally within the nuclear industry.
• Senior Project Manager: Minimum 4 years of project or program management experience.
• Principal Project Manager: Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience, preferably in complex technical or nuclear environments.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent activities.
• Knowledge of business functions supporting projects, including:
  • Finance
  • Quality
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Engineering

Languages

• Additional languages are an advantage.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• We encourage our employees to participate incommunity service eventsand other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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

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