Sr. Manager, Projects

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager for the Xudapu Offshore Project Management and Operations. This role will lead project delivery from start to closeout while managing commercial interests and ensuring project quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in nuclear project management and holds a relevant bachelor's degree alongside PMP certification. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for remote work across the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leading large, complex projects in the nuclear industry.
• Experience with the AP1000 systems at Xudapu.
• Ability to travel up to 25% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore project operations from delivery to closeout.
• Guide project teams on technical management practices.
• Ensure safety and quality are prioritized in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Nuclear I&C Systems Knowledge

Technical Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Westinghouse Program Manager qualification

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

Senior Manager, Xudapu Offshore Project Management and Operations, you will lead the project delivery (through closeout) of the offshore Xudapu I&C project operations. You will have a multi‑functional role responsible for building an optimized delivery strategy around key areas and guiding the supporting project team in those areas.

You will report to the Sr. Director of Major Projects, Asia ICs. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all offshore I&C and support the overall delivery both offshore and onshore, including oversight of offshore units, overall management forecasting and reporting on revenue, margin, cost, schedule, risk, etc.
• Oversee the development and execution of technical program/project management best practices/templates and provide training/mentoring to project teams monitoring dependencies across multiple inter‑related technical scopes.
• Gather and report consolidated project status and financial information to leadership.
• Ensure rigorous commercial and contract management to protect Westinghouse interests.
• Foster an environment to build strong customer relationships while also ensuring Westinghouse commercial success.
• Engage on critical issues as needed to ensure timely closeout and communication/alignment with customer leadership teams.
• May require extended or off‑normal hour support based upon the nature of critical issues.
• Plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for administrative and business processes including.
• Organize project teams, assign individual responsibilities, develop project schedules, and determine resource requirements; monitor and report on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• Identify/resolve obstacles to completing projects on time and within budget.
• May include managing multiple, interrelated projects.
• Oversee the integration of vendor tasks into the project plan and track and review vendor deliverables.
• Responsible for short term execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the offshore Xudapu project team.
• Ensure safety and quality are the primary focus on all project activities.
• Execute and lead new Xudapu support contracts and other critical issues as they arise.
• Own select critical issues and drive to closure while reporting accordingly at various levels.
• Ensure strategic initiatives are properly staffed (by matrixed resources), managed, and tracked accordingly to ensure progress.
• Ensure schedule and financial commitments are tracked and attained with a focus on risk and opportunity management.
• Actively manage open items on the project to ensure action plans are in place and being executed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading large, complex I&C (or other engineering, procurement, and construction) projects in the nuclear industry.
• 15+ years of progressive, combined technical and/or project experience on complex I&C applications.
• 8+ years of experience with the AP1000 systems to be installed at Xudapu 1&2.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Westinghouse Program Manager qualification.
• Understanding of nuclear I&C systems, applications, and processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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