Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives

BWXT; Barberton (OH); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, OH is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver data‑driven improvements across operations.

You will guide projects from initiation through completion, aligning with manufacturing engineering and shop floor leadership to optimize KPIs. You will define scope, craft roadmaps, manage budgets, monitor risks, and report progress to senior leaders.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree or technical school equivalent may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree.
• 8 years of experience with a technical degree, or 12 years with a non‑technical degree.
• 2+ years experience in at least two areas: Engineering, Finance/Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, or Procurement.
• 6 years of related project experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with developing, delivering, and maintaining training activities.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
• Passion for employee engagement, organizational development, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Recognizes opportunities for operational/process improvement and develops ‘MoVE’ projects to address through new technologies, data driven solutions, and collaboration.
• Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in manufacturing engineering and basic knowledge of shop floor front line management and other disciplines.
• Lead teams and facilitate Cost/Span/Technology projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, roadmaps, and budgets.
• Manage project teams, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks to mitigate issues proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, planning, etc. to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project performance against established KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project status updates with stakeholders, communicating progress and addressing concerns.
• Present project status to peers and leadership by organizing presentation materials in a clear and concise manner

Conocimientos

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Manufacturing engineering

Excellent communication

DOE clearance

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Associate or technical degree considered

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Welcome to BWXT

Position Overview

This key role is responsible for leading and managing projects by guiding cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance our operations, support decision-making, and drive innovation. The projects facilitated by the Strategic Initiatives Group support operations-based Cost/Span/Technology ‘MoVE’ projects driving both near-term schedule recovery and longer-term production effectiveness. The group works closely with senior site leadership to develop new and creative ways to improve KPIs that support the business need.

Location:

On-site in Barberton, OH

Your Day to Day as a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager:

• Recognizes opportunities for operational/process improvement and develops ‘MoVE’ projects to address through new technologies, data driven solutions, and collaboration
• Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in manufacturing engineering and basic knowledge of shop floor front line management and other disciplines
• L ead teams and facilitate Cost/Span/Technology projects from initiation to completion
• Define project scope and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, roadmaps, and budgets
• Manage project teams, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks to mitigate issues proactively
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, planning, etc. to ensure project alignment
• Monitor project performance against established KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct regular project status updates with stakeholders, communicating progress and addressing concerns
• Present project status to peers and leadership by organizing presentation materials in a clear and concise manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree or technical school equivalent may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree.
• 8 years of experience with a technical degree, or 12 years with a non‑technical degree, including:
• 2+ years experience in at least two areas: Engineering, Finance/Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, or Procurement.
• 6 years of related project experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with developing, delivering, and maintaining training activities.
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
• Passion for employee engagement, organizational development, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• Previous experience in project management preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $99,000 - $157,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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