Sr. Manager, Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager for the Xudapu Offshore Project Management and Operations to lead project delivery in the nuclear sector. This remote role requires extensive experience in managing complex I&C projects, a background in nuclear systems, and strong leadership skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring quality standards, and fostering customer relationships while aligning with Westinghouse's goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in leading large, complex nuclear projects.
• 15+ years of combined technical and project experience on complex I&C applications.
• 8+ years of experience with AP1000 systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of offshore I&C projects ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Engage on critical issues to facilitate timely project closeout.
• Manage resources, including planning and organizing project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Understanding

Nuclear Systems Knowledge

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related technical 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

As 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, AsiaICS. 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 delivery and support the overall delivery both offshore and onshore. This includes oversight of offshore units, including overall management forecasting and reporting (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.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources, procedures, and timing for administrative and business processes including:
• Organize project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• Identify/resolve obstacles to completing the project on time and within budget.
• May include managing multiple, interrelated projects.
• Oversee the integration of vendor tasks into the project plan, tracking and reviewing 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.

Base salary range for this position, based upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well‑being, including Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions to support employees' retirement.
• Paid vacation 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.