Project Manager - software development

Westinghouse Electric; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nuclear technology firm in Västerås is seeking a Project Manager to lead software development projects. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in software development and project management, proficient in Agile methodologies and project management tools. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for career growth within a high-tech industry focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Wellness Allowance

Flexible pay opportunities

Occupational pension (ITP)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Developer.
• 3+ years of experience as Project Manager in software development.
• Knowledge of waterfall, hybrid, and Agile methodologies.
• Full proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development projects from start to finish.
• Develop project plans with timelines and milestones.
• Monitor project progress and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby.

Project manager - software development

Do you have experience from a role as software developer and are now interested in the role as Project Manager? Do you want to work in a complex, high-tech industry and contribute to a greener environment?

Welcome to the Fuel Engineering team in Westinghouse. We are 25 employees in roles such as Project managers and Fuel- and Development engineers that together lead projects towards customers and development projects.

Your contribution for a carbon-free future

As Project manager here with us, your responsibility is to manage software development projects. Among other things, this means that you will:

• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, using waterfall or Agile methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and highlighting important achievements, risks, and next steps.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements and company policies.

In addition to your daily tasks we hope to see you foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to identify and improve process enhancements.

You will be placed in Västerås and you will have a hybrid work schedule. Travelling is a part of the role mainly within Europe and US.

We are looking for you

To be a good match for this role, we believe that you are good at communication and collaboration as the work includes teamwork within and outside of our organization. You have experience in project management and are motivated to learn more about the nuclear industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Software Developer.
• 3+ years of experience as Project Manager, positive in software development
• Knowledge of waterfall, hybrid and Agile methodologies
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.

Meritorious:

• Master degree in Computer science, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience from the nuclear energy sector
• Project Management certifications (PMP, SAFE, Scrum Master, or equivalent)
• Professional proficiency in Swedish, or other European language.

What we offer:

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.

Some of the benefits employees in Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.