Principal Project Manager - Nuclear Fuel

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition and Service

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen supplier readiness, reduce risk, and support critical nuclear products and services. The role is fully remote within approved Westinghouse hiring locations, with occasional travel for supplier and project reviews.

The position reports to the Program Manager APM - Fuels and requires guiding complex supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience as a project manager leading low to moderate complexity projects (3 years PM + 2 years technical leadership may be considered).
• Proven experience leading complex supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or operations projects with business case development and financials.
• Experience improving supplier performance, capacity, quality, operational efficiency, supply continuity, and risk mitigation through strategic and data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives focusing on resilience, supplier development, capacity growth, and risk reduction.
• Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Analyze supplier and supply chain performance to improve delivery, quality, capacity, inventory, and cost.
• Identify, mitigate, and track risks; develop risk reduction plans and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Prepare executive updates, dashboards, and governance reviews on project status and performance; present risks and financial impacts to leadership.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Tools

SAP

ENOVIA

Enterprise systems

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 Supply Chain Project Manager you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen supplier readiness, reduce supply chain risk, and support the delivery of critical nuclear products and services.

You will lead complex projects, translating supply chain risks into applicable plans, working with global teams, and communicating with technical experts and senior leadership.

You will report to the Program Manager APM - Fuels. This role is fully remote within approved Westinghouse hiring locations, with occasional travel for supplier, project, and business review meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Strategic Supply Chain Initiatives

• Lead projects focused on supply chain resilience, supplier development, capacity growth, and risk reduction.
• Manage project plans, budgets, governance, and stakeholder alignment to deliver business results.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to achieve project goals.
• Build stakeholder alignment and drive decision-making in complex, global environments.

Strengthen Supply Chain Performance

• Analyze supplier and supply chain performance to improve delivery, quality, capacity, inventory, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply continuity and operational resilience.

Manage Risks and Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate supplier, quality, capacity, logistics, and operational risks.
• Develop and track risk reduction plans while escalating critical issues as needed.

Communicate with Leadership

• Prepare executive updates, dashboards, and governance reviews on project status and performance.
• Present risks, financial impacts, recommendations, and key decisions to support leadership action.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years of project management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
• Proven experience leading complex supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or operations projects, including business case development, financial management, and benefit realization.
• Experience improving supplier performance, capacity, quality, operational efficiency, supply continuity, and risk mitigation through strategic and data-driven initiatives.

Beneficial:

• Experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SAP, ENOVIA, or similar enterprise systems.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.

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

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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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