Principal Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Principal Project Manager for the Americas IC Project Portfolio (Southern Nuclear) to lead Instrumentation and Control projects with cross-functional teams. In this hybrid role, you will own project performance, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and coordinate with I&C engineers and stakeholders.

Relocation assistance is available within the US. The base salary range is $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in scope, schedule and budget planning.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK; PMP certification in progress or completed.
• Experience in the nuclear industry preferred.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites periodically.

Responsibilities

• Own project performance and delivery from initiation to close.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for medium/high complexity projects.
• Coordinate resources, schedules and reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with I&C engineers and project leadership.
• Support proposal processes for upcoming opportunities.
• Document learning and best practices using CAP program.

Skills

Project management experience

Data management

Scheduling & budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMI PMBOK familiarity / PMP in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 a Principal Project Manager in our Americas IC Project Portfolio (Southern Nuclear) group, you will participate in the planning, execution, and leadership of Instrumentation and Control (I&C) activities for a portfolio of I&C Projects for our Southern Nuclear customer. You will work closely with I&C technical teams and project leadership to manage engagements with key stakeholders.

You will report to the Program Manager, Southern Nuclear IC Portfolio. This is a hybrid role that can be performed from our Warrendale, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available within the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as "CEO" of your project and take overall ownership and accountability for project performance and delivery.
• Responsible for all project management processes on medium or high complexity projects, directly supporting the I&C managed scope for offers and project execution. Support proposal process for upcoming opportunities, as assigned.
• Coordinate resource planning activities, schedule status and modifications, and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders for projects.
• Coordinate project updates with internal leadership for the Southern Nuclear IC project team
• Working with Project Engineers, system leads, and managers to develop and oversee project data in a collaborative environment using Microsoft applications
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources, and communications.
• Document learning and best practices using the CAP program.
• Cultivate positive relationships with teams, and project stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a collaborative matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion and identify opportunities for business growth and improvement.
• Support financial planning through accurate budget tracking, spending forecasts, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• Prior relevant technical and project management experience
• Strong technical knowledge of collaborative data management, automation, and formatting techniques using Microsoft applications
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing scope, schedule and budget plans to successful completion
• Familiarilty with the Project Management Institute (PMI)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge required. PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other approved equivalent complete or in progress.
• Experience with the commercial nuclear industry and business acumen are preferred
• Ability to travel to customer sites periodically for meetings, walkdowns, or emergent support

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.

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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

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

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:

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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