Advanced Project Manager - ALS Platform

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Travel opportunities

Competitive benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks an Advanced Project Manager to lead the Dukovany I&C ALS Systems development. You will coordinate a medium-size team, manage the ALS v2 lifecycle, and drive design and integration across disciplines.

The role reports to the Dukovany ALS Programs Manager and involves travel to U.S. and international sites, with hybrid work from Cranberry Township, PA or Warrendale, PA. A strong background in nuclear projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Familiarity with the commercial nuclear industry and global work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage ALS v2 platform development and design completion including new board designs for the Dukovany Project Diverse Systems
• Oversee development through concept/planning, requirements, design, implementation, and integration phases
• Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements and changes to functional groups following an integrated change management process
• Coordinate project communications ensuring team, customer and stakeholders are kept informed of status
• Ensure resource-loaded schedules and status are maintained by assigned resources
• Close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling and documentation systems
• Identify opportunities for improvement and risk avoidance for future work

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline

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 on the Dukovany I&C ALS Systems, you will manage the ALS v2 platform development and design completion including new board designs for the Dukovany Project Diverse Systems. The Dukovany project will have diverse systems implemented for the first time in ALS FPGA technology when compared to BNPP and SKN 34 which preceded it. You will also eventually have responsibility for Diverse System scope through equipment delivery and site support including site installation planning and initial energizations for plant startup.

You will report to the Program Manager of Dukovany ALS Systems as part of the PM team and work withICS engineering and GICP manufacturing and test facilities. This is a hybrid role that can be performed from our Cranberry Township, PA or Warrendale, PA facilities. There can be travel to U.S. and international customer and vendor sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project management processes for high complexity, leading a medium-sized teams (average 30 team members).
• Oversee the development of component designs governed by the ALS v2 life cycle development process through concept/planning, requirements, design, implementation, and integration phases. Eventually will include responsibilities for application specific designs for the Dukovany project.
• Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements and subsequent changes to functional groups following an integrated change management process. Coordinate project communications ensuring team, customer and stakeholders are kept informed of status. Develop and oversee project records in standard databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally. Manage and interpret project scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications and stakeholders.
• Cultivate positive relationships with team, customer and other stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion.
• Use and support Westinghouse project management systems and controls including the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
• Ensure resource loaded, logic tied schedules are accurate and status is maintained by assigned technical resources; manage the upcoming workloads to find and fix resource issues beforehand.
• Properly close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons and risk avoidance for future work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Individuals with familiarity with the commercial nuclear industry, global work experience and business acumen are preferred

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 - $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

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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