Operations 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.

About the role:

As an Operations Manager you will lead a team of project managers within GNFE (Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering), reporting to the Operations Director. This is a mobile role, located in Columbia, SC.

You will report to the Director - Global Nuclear Fuel. This is a hybrid role, located in Colombia, SC.

The group has a vision of “Predictable and Excellent Project Execution”.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage a team of project managers. Projects managed by this group are related to Westinghouse's nuclear fuel hardware products (upgrades, new designs, new features, enhancements).

· Lead in consideration of the group's vision

· Develop PMs through training. Ensure projects are staffed with qualified PMs and aligned with PM competencies. Provide growth opportunities for PMs.

· Ensure understanding of Westinghouse program requirements and expectations for project management, including application of applicable tools. Enforce adherence to project lifecycle processes such as stage-gate reviews as applicable.

· Foster business relationships with the relevant engineering, manufacturing and supply chain organizations to support PMs. Ensure appropriate partner engagement.

· Be an escalation point for project issues and resolution

· Oversee project performance (financial and schedule) and implement recovery actions

· Identify cost efficiencies and other transformation efforts

· Set priorities in situations where several projects are relying on the same engineering group (serving as a program manager). Collaborate with resource managers for approval of resource requests.

· Support several business processes for resource planning & transformation efforts

· Manage project reviews

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical discipline

· Minimum ten years of applicable experience. Previous managerial experience.

· Working knowledge of the nuclear fuel business, including the different fuel hardware designs.

· Understanding of business and financial management processes

· Minimum 5 years relevant project management experience and qualification, program management preferred

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 $130,400 to $163,000 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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