Advanced Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an Advanced Project Manager to lead project planning and execution for moderate to high complexity engineering initiatives. You will manage teams of 5–20, coordinate with project controls and sub-project managers, and report to the Operations Manager, Hardware Development PMO.

This hybrid role is based in Columbia, SC or Cranberry Township, PA, with 2–3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as project manager leading low to moderate complexity projects.
• Experience managing technical engineering projects in a regulated industry.
• Understanding of PMI's PMBOK.
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time frame.
• Working knowledge in project schedule, cost, resource management, and risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, cost, and schedule baselines; prepare risk registers and charters.
• Manage project execution to meet quality, schedule, and financial goals within procedures.
• Oversee cost/revenue expenditures, forecasts, and progress evaluations for reporting.
• Promote teamwork and maintain project process metrics; ensure stakeholders are informed.
• Develop and oversee project databases and documentation workflows.
• Close projects by archiving records and capturing lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

PMI knowledge

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelors in project management or engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SAP

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As an Advanced Project Manager you will be responsible for all project management processes on moderate complexity projects, a portfolio of lower complexity projects, or a high complexity project. You will lead medium-sized teams (average 5 - 20 team members), which may include project controls and sub-project managers.

You will report to the Operations Manager, Hardware Development PMO within Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering Operations. This opportunity is based in Columbia, SC or Cranberry Township, PA as a hybrid position working 2 – 3 days per week in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of the project planning process per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR) procedure; this includes:
  • Develop project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
  • Prepare risk and partner registers.
  • Author project charters and project execution plans.
• Manage project execution to exceed quality, schedule, and financial goals while following the department protocols for acquiring team members to complete project work. This includes:
  • Manage the scope, schedule, cost/revenue, risk, quality, resources, communications, and partners while aligned with project/contract requirements.
  • Work with teams to improve schedule and resource use based on priorities from resource managers and product managers.
  • Preparation and oversight of project cost/revenue expenditures, forecasts, and progress evaluations to support project and financial reporting requirements.
  • Promote teamwork including issue and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all partners are kept informed of project status.
  • Develop and oversee project databases and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of internal/external project correspondence and documentation.
• Close projects by archiving records and documenting lessons learned, growth opportunities, and risk mitigation for future work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years in technical/engineering role plus 3 years as project manager of technical engineering projects may be considered as equivalent).
• Experience managing technical engineering projects in a regulated industry.
• Understanding of the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or the willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time frame specified.
• Working knowledge in project schedule, cost, resource management, and risk management processes and associated tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, SAP, Active Risk Manager, or other related tools).
• Experience working with engineering teams of different technical disciplines and project teams. Experience working with remote teams including team members in multiple countries.

Beneficial

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering.
• Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional certification or approved equivalent.
• 6 -10 years of experience as a project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, or construction.

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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

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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