Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition Programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead digital instrumentation and controls upgrades. This role requires 5+ years of experience in project management within the nuclear industry. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring contractual compliance, and maintaining stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management and be familiar with project management best practices. This position will be based in Warrendale, PA with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading large, complex I&C projects in the nuclear industry.
• Familiarity with PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and improve profitability.
• Coordinate project communications ensuring all stakeholders are informed.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

As a Principal Project Manager on our Americas Instrumentation and Controls Systems (ICS) team, you will lead digital I&C upgrades for several customers. You will execute any in-flight projects, leading the development of technical and commercial inputs for proposals, and leading the delivery of I&C upgrades. This critically important role requires oversight of financial, technical, contractual, and resource commitments with ultimate accountability to complete projects in a safe, high-quality, profitable manner, leading to stakeholder satisfaction.

You will report to the Project Portfolio Manager and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a mobile position that is expected on-site 2-3 days per week.

Base salary range: $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual commitments, meet customer needs, and improve both short- and long-term profitability.
• Complete all aspects of established project planning processes per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
• Coordinate rigorous and disciplined project communications ensuring team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of status.
• Identify improvement or recovery opportunities to promote successful project delivery.
• Measure project success through established KPIs, including customer feedback, performance, and financial health (MAD>MAS).
• Provide accurate forecasts for financial performance, backlog resource demand, and hardware/manufacturing demand. Utilize levers available, such as EAC management, risk mitigation, acceleration, and cost reduction initiatives, to maximize both short- and long-term profitability.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to interpret and transmit requirements, and manage subsequent changes, following an integrated change management process. Identify opportunities for additional business growth.
• Work with GOS engineering, resource, and supply chain management teams to deliver project commitments and resolve gaps in support.
• Develop or oversee development of project records in standard databases, systems, and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally.
• Close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
• Support Americas ICs tendering and sales organizations to formulate execution strategies, schedules, and cost‑estimates, including risk registers, for new projects.
• Support customer negotiations.
• Use and support Westinghouse project management systems and controls for various projects assuring senior management is provided up-to-date and accurate reports of each project status.
• Maintain good working relationships with various stakeholders including project team, external customers, vendors, internal partners, and Westinghouse leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management.
• 5+ years required of progressive experience leading large, complex I&C (or other engineering, procurement, and construction) projects in the nuclear industry. 10+ years preferred.
• Familiar with the Project Management Institute (PMI)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMP certification or other approved equivalent project management certification is desired or otherwise required to be completed within one year.
• Westinghouse Advanced Project Manager qualification. Successful candidate will be required to complete the Advanced Project Manager qualification within a designated time period. Exemptions may be provided based on prior training and work experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Values

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

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