Customer Solutions Manager - Reactor & Special Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Flexible work

Education reimbursement

Career programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Customer Solutions Manager in the Americas ICS organization to lead business unit and engineering teams, developing and tendering products like ARCH modules and Digital Flux Mapping Systems to deliver comprehensive energy solutions. You will report to the Senior Director, Americas IC, in a hybrid role at Cranberry Township, PA, with ~10–15% travel.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, bid management, and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, PM, business or related field.
• 10+ years of I&C experience, preferably nuclear I&C.
• Experience presenting to executives and leadership.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams for bids and contracts.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value proposition to customers for the Reactor & Special Systems product line.
• Develop relationships with utility engineers and management to understand needs.
• Deliver high-quality bids; coordinate input from PM, Delivery, and Supply Chain groups.
• Forecast opportunities and manage risk for business development.
• Lead and mentor the Customer Solutions Management team for current and future growth.
• Present complex business, technical and financial information to leadership clearly.

Skills

I&C experience

Nuclear I&C

Stakeholder communications

Team leadership

Bid/Proposal development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or related field

Job description

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Customer Solutions Manager - Reactor & Special Systems

Requisition Number: 34327

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Warrendale, US

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 a Customer Solutions Manager in the Americas Instrumentation & Controls (ICS) organization, you will lead business unit and engineering teams. These teams will identify, develop, and tender products and services that provide our utility customers with solutions to complex technical problems. Primary responsibilities of this position are to produce demand and improve profitable growth (OE, MAS%) within the Reactor & Special Systems product line. Your responsibilities consist of products such as the Westinghouse Advanced Rod Control Hybrid (ARCH), Digital Flux Mapping System, IRIS Rod Position Indication, and more.

You will report to the Senior Director, Americas IC, and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA location in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate the value proposition to our customers for the product and service offerings within the Reactor & Special Systems product line. In times of need, serve as primary contact for emergent customer needs for respective product portfolio.
• Initiate and develop business relationships with utility customer engineers and management to understand evolving needs and position Westinghouse as a consultative/influential partner in the marketplace.
• Deliver high-quality bids resulting in wins. Develop technical, cost, and risk protection aspects of offers; coordinate input from Product Management, Project Management, Delivery, and Supply Chain organizations. During project execution of respective product portfolio interface with Project Management teams to stay informed of project status and validate business assumptions used in business development / quotation phase.
• Coordinate with Global Markets and IC Sales during business development activities to grow pipeline (opportunity database in D365). Additional interface support activities include capture strategy development, target price/cost setting, T&C establishment, and contract negotiation.
• Work with the Global I&C Product Strategy & Growth team and IC Engineering organization. Together, identify emerging customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive threats. Develop strategies that increase growth, strengthen customer relationships, and position Westinghouse as the preferred I&C solutions provider. Collaborate with I&C Engineering and Manufacturing on priorities, including protection of intellectual property and achievement of cost improvements to support margin expansion projects.
• Support product strategy planning, including product lifecycle development, technology roadmaps, and investment (e.g. Innovation, M&A) business case development.
• Deliver accurate opportunity forecasting for financial results (PROMOT), resource demand (RDT), and hardware/manufacturing demand.
• Ensure achievement and exceed the following performance indicators:
  • Opportunity pipeline growth (large OE and base OE)
  • Orders entered for respective products/business portfolio segment
  • Margin as sold (%, $)
  • Projected in year revenue / margin (conversion of BBYET to revenue / margin)
  • Bid win rate
  • On time (offer development lead time) / zero defect bid
• Deliver accurate opportunity forecasting for financial results (PROMOT), resource demand (RDT), and hardware/manufacturing demand.
• Present complex business, technical, financial, and customer-related information to leadership in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and through formal presentations.
• Participate in customer meetings, deliver presentations, lead business development activities with customer teams, and represent Westinghouse at industry conferences, events, and meetings.
• Develop an accomplished Reactor & Special Systems Customer Solutions Management team by mentoring talent, strengthening succession planning, and ensuring organizational readiness for future growth. Provide leadership and development opportunities for team members to support successful execution of current programs and future growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of I&C related experience (preferably nuclear I&C) in positions with increasing levels of complexity and accountability.
• Experience conveying complex business technical, financial and Customer intelligence information both informally and in presentation format to leadership.
• Experience organizing multifunctional teams to support business development, offer preparation and contract negotiations.
• Ability to travel to support business development and business growth (~10-15% of travel time is part of job expectation).
• Demonstrated understanding of sales, margin, and order intake performance, including the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and implement actions that support our goals and financial results.

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 $144,000 to $180,000 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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