IT Specialist I - Early Career Leadership Development Program

Requisition Number:  35533
Company:  Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: 

Cranberry Township, US

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 an IT Specialist I - Early Career Leadership Development Program (Catalyst) you will build technical and business acumen, strengthen leadership capabilities, demonstrate corporate stewardship, and identify future career interests while providing meaningful contributions across GIS&T. The successful candidate will complete three eight-month rotations across IT Infrastructure & Operations (I&O), Applications (Apps), and Information Risk Management (IRM).

 

You will report to the Director, IT Strategy and Planning and be located at Cranberry Township, PA. Hybrid work schedule. Work from home 2 days a week.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Through a series of rotations, support efforts that delivers measurable value across IT teams through planning, communication, collaboration, and disciplined execution.

  • Develop an understanding of each rotational area's strategic direction, operating model, important services, customers, risks, and performance priorities, and connecting and aligning work to the Westinghouse strategy and direction.

  • Identify improvement opportunities and use data analysis, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and partner input to recommend and help implement solutions.

  • Build a foundation of skills through formal learning, individual assessments, mentoring, networking, feedback, and practical application during each rotation.

  • Work with global partners, communicate progress and recommendations, and prepare presentations or other deliverables for IT leaders.

  • Complete end-of-rotation goals and feedback activities, participate in program office sessions, and apply lessons learned to subsequent assignments.

  • Identify a meaningful improvement project or initiative during the program and present the recommendation, value, and outcomes to leadership at the conclusion of the two-year experience.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, data analytics, business, or a related field completed within two years of the program start date.

  • Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to translate information into practical recommendations.

  • Eager to learn, develop, seek feedback, and take on increasing responsibility accross different assignments.

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities through academic, volunteer, or community experiences.

  • Outstanding academic achievement detailed on resume
  • Collaborate with all team members in a global, cross-functional environment.

  • Interest in building broad experience across infrastructure and operations, applications, and information risk management.

  • Follow applicable security, privacy, compliance, and company requirements.

     

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The salary for this position is $85,000 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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