Program Manager - APX Fleet Engineering Execution

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Program Manager to lead the planning, integration and execution of a major AP1000 engineering portfolio. This role reports to the Director - Project & Portfolio Planning and will be hybrid at the Cranberry Woods, PA or Rock Hill, SC facility.

You will provide oversight of Project Managers, ensure accurate forecasting, manage risks, and drive execution with a delivery cell approach across Building Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Components,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive project/program management experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program-management credential.
• Experience leading Project Managers or matrixed multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated execution of the assigned engineering portfolio, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk, priorities, interfaces and performance commitments.
• Provide execution leadership, coaching and direction to assigned Project Managers; establish common expectations, tools, reporting and governance across the portfolio.
• Partner with the Functional Director and Lead Engineer to translate technical priorities into sequenced work packages with clear ownership, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure authorized scope is represented in the Integrated Engineering Schedule with appropriate logic, resources, interfaces, forecast dates and completion criteria.
• Partner with Project Controls to maintain credible forecasts, monitor performance, identify new constraints and communicate concise status to leadership.
• Maintain an integrated view of portfolio budget, actuals, estimate to complete and resource demand; explain material variances and lead corrective action.
• Find and address program risks, lead issue resolution and develop recovery plans when technical, schedule, cost or resource challenges threaten commitments.
• Facilitate prioritization decisions using technical need, schedule float, milestone impact, resource availability and dependencies.
• Coordinate portfolio interfaces with other Program Managers, Project Engineering, Licensing, Supply Chain, Construction and other stakeholders as required.
• Support standardization, continuous improvement and lessons learned across AP1000 Fleet Engineering execution.

Skills

Project management experience

PMP certification

Leadership of PMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business 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:

The APX Fleet Engineering organization is seeking a Program Manager to lead the planning, integration and execution of a major AP1000 engineering portfolio. The Program Manager provides oversight and direction across assigned Project Managers. The Program Manager works closely with the Functional Director, Lead Engineer, Project Controls, and Engineering Execution leadership, forming a 'delivery cell'. This 'delivery cell' converts technical scope into an integrated, executable, and measurable delivery plan.

This role may support portfolios such as Building Engineering & Physical Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Licensing or other AP1000 engineering scope. The Program Manager is accountable for portfolio execution, project-management practices, accurate forecasting, proactive issue resolution and clear escalation while functional and technical leaders retain technical authority and resource ownership

You will report to the Director - Project & Portfolio Planning and will be hybrid at the Cranberry Woods, PA or Rock Hill, SC facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead integrated execution of the assigned engineering portfolio, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk, priorities, interfaces and performance commitments.
• Provide execution leadership, coaching and direction to assigned Project Managers; establish common expectations, tools, reporting and governance across the portfolio.
• Partner with the Functional Director and Lead Engineer to translate technical priorities into sequenced work packages with clear ownership, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure authorized scope is represented in the Integrated Engineering Schedule with appropriate logic, resources, interfaces, forecast dates and completion criteria.
• Partner with Project Controls to maintain credible forecasts, monitor performance, identify new constraints and communicate concise status to leadership.
• Maintain an integrated view of portfolio budget, actuals, estimate to complete and resource demand; explain material variances and lead corrective action.
• Find and address program risks, lead issue resolution and develop recovery plans when technical, schedule, cost or resource challenges threaten commitments.
• Facilitate prioritization decisions using technical need, schedule float, milestone impact, resource availability and dependencies.
• Coordinate portfolio interfaces with other Program Managers, Project Engineering, Licensing, Supply Chain, Construction and other stakeholders as required.
• Support standardization, continuous improvement and lessons learned across AP1000 Fleet Engineering execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive project/program management, engineering, project engineering or project-controls experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary work.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple projects, workstreams or major work packages within an integrated program.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk, issues, forecasting and performance reporting.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program-management credential.
• Experience leading Project Managers or matrixed multidisciplinary teams.

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 $130,400 to $163,000 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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