Senior Project Manager

Requisition Number:  31693
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 a Sr. Project Manager on our Digital Optimization Solutions team, you will manage projects related to Software as a Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and plant engineering solutions for operating plants. This will include artificial intelligence implementations utilizing Westinghouse's bertha AI Assistant. Implementation and maintenance of Software Solutions will support Plant Operational Success, which includes Obsolescence, Engineering Changes, and Equipment Reliability. Engineering projects associated with Component and System Engineering Support will also be included. You will be responsible for all project management processes on medium complexity projects, typically below $10M in value and will lead medium sized teams (average 5-20 team members).

 

You will report to the Manager of Projects, Digital Technology, and will be based out of our Cranberry Township, PA location.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all project management processes for medium complexity projects, leading medium-sized teams (average 5–20 team members). This includes authoring project plans and managing scope, schedule, and cost baselines during the project proposal, initiation, and execution phases.
  • Lead customer conversations and/or customer negotiations for topics associated with assigned projects.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with team, customer, and other stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion and identify opportunities for additional business growth.
  • Assume overall responsibility for profitability of assigned contracts. Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management) to support project performance and financial reporting requirements. Review project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope.
  • Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project management plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines as well as, risk and stakeholder registers per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
  • Follow department protocols for acquiring the required team members to complete the project scope.
  • Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders.
  • Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to help develop project-specific deliverables and communicate with departments following an integrated change management process.
  • Coordinate project communications to inform the team, customer, and all stakeholders of status.
  • Develop or oversee project records in standard databases, systems, and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally.
  • Close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
  • Identify, assess, and implement improvement or recovery opportunities that will promote successful project delivery

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in Project Management, or equivalent experience in a technical field
  • Familiar with the Project Management Institute (PMI®)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge required. We desire willingness to receive PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or other approved equivalent project management certification.
  • Broad knowledge of nuclear power plants and be familiar with software implementation or software maintenance, utility business practices including knowledge of plant operations, plant maintenance, and engineering practices.
  • Proficient in project scope definition, scheduling and cost management.

 

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200.00 to $106,500.00 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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