Project Issue Manager

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.

As a Project Issue Manager, you will join a newly established team within the Long-Term Operations (LTO) Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO). You will support both the broader LTO project management community and internal strategic initiatives. Your contributions will directly influence project outcomes, customer satisfaction, and the development of future project management capabilities.

This role is tailored for engineers with 4–6 years of experience seeking a steppingstone into project management or exploring a pathway toward business leadership. It offers a valuable opportunity to build foundational skills in leadership. As a visible position within the organization, you will gain exposure to senior leaders across the LTO organization. Additionally, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the Project Issue Team and play a key role in developing a training framework to support the growth of future Project Managers.

You will report to the Senior Project Issue Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the resolution of medium to high complexity, high-impact and time-sensitive issues across the LTO project management community by applying structured techniques to ensure resolution aligns with project and organizational objectives. Issues may be project-specific or operate independently of a particular project.

• You will operate within a global project environment, requiring collaboration across international teams and time zones. You will lead global, cross-functional teams while fostering strong relationships and leveraging global expertise across disciplines.

• The role demands a high degree of analytical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while managing competing priorities in a dynamic project landscape.

• You will mitigate risks that could impact project cost, schedule, and performance. Your work will directly impact customer satisfaction by ensuring resolution of issues that could affect project delivery, quality, or performance.

• Document lessons learned during issue closeout and integrate best practices to continuously improve the Project Issue Management Team's effectiveness and operating model.

• Support the SPMO and LTO teams in advancing LTO project management through strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Sr. Project Issue Manager to design, pilot, and refine processes that support the development of a project management talent pipeline.

• Assist in onboarding and training new team members on project tools and procedures.

• Collaborate with experienced Project Managers to gain exposure to project leadership and stakeholder engagement.

• Engage in learning opportunities to build foundational skills in leadership and communication.

• Complete required training in Westinghouse systems and procedures relevant to assigned duties.

• Within 12 months of hire, demonstrate readiness to lead to lead Tier 3 and 4 projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 4+ years of experience in a technical or engineering lead role within a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, or construction.

• Willingness to pursue the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is encouraged to support future growth opportunities.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 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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