Principal Project Manager

Essential Function

Supporting Duties/Responsibilities

% of Time

Manage multiple large/complex projects

Define and initiate projects and assign and/or obtain project managers to manage cost, schedule and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Oversee, author, and/or direct the authoring of program/project plans including developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.  Analyze needs and develop unique customer satisfaction and project performance metrics.

25%

Project executing,  monitoring & controlling

Manage overall project performance to meet quality, schedule and financial goals as set forth by Westinghouse, customer and regulatory requirements. Direct responsibility for program financial performance.  Ensure program sub-projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Oversee all work activities and motivate to increase performance. Manage program resource assignments (labor, equipment, supplier, etc.) to ensure program goals are achievable.  

Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program and/or implement changes to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.  Provide leadership to train, motivate and direct technical and administrative personnel to resolve issues during project implementation

25%

Develop positive relationships with cross functional/product line team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation (for international projects), and other stakeholders to drive project to successful completion.

Align stakeholder (e.g.  team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation, etc.)  expectations to achieve overall acceptance of program objectives.  Recognize the dynamic human aspects of each program stakeholder's expectations and manage accordingly.  Effectively communicate program interdependencies and requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve conflicts and issues.

25%

Seek opportunities and implement continuous improvements to enhance project performance.

Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which will add value.  This will be specific to the Emerson suite of products and projects leveraging their products.

15%

Project Closing

Oversee closure of component projects within the program.  Formally close program when all component projects are completed. Perform final program quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.

10%

Qualification

Minimum Required

Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree.  Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.

Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing or Business.

Experience

10 years of experience as project manager or in operational management leading and directing high complexity projects to successful completion. 5 years in technical/engineering lead role and 5 years as project manager may be considered as equivalent. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and solve complex problems. Proven ability to analyze information for complex decision making.

11 –15+ years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction.  Background managing I&C projects and/or projects involving China customers a plus.

KSA (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

Mastery of Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Required Competencies:

• Change Management
• Communication
• Driving for Results
• Employee Development
• Innovation
• Planning and Organization
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Cost/Profit Oriented

Superior interpersonal skills such as effective verbal and written communications, ability to manage within complex team structures, able to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions, able to analyze problems, establish facts, and make complex decisions autonomously.

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and Primavera or Microsoft Project.

Mastery of the transformation of data to information for visual reports; database concepts in order to manage data within systems; the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.). High-quality presentation skills.

Mastery of Project Management Institute (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Will be expected to complete assigned training in Westinghouse Systems, Procedures, and Policies applicable to assignments.

Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants – specifically I&C.  Knowledge of general China business practices and contracting.

Certifications

Westinghouse Program Manager qualification completed.  For external candidate, must be PMP, or equivalent certification or meet eligibility requirements. 

PMI PMP Certification or PgMP Certification or other equivalent project management certification. Project Controls-related certification (scheduling, estimating, earned value, risk, etc.) will be viewed as a plus.

Languages

Proficient in English