BWX Technologies

Portfolio Manager

BWX Technologies • $116K — $162K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
  • 10 years of related industry experience.
  • 7-10 years of project management experience in a project-based organization.
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals: scheduling, budget control, and risk management.
  • Understanding of contract management and client relationship management processes.
  • Competence in analyzing and presenting diverse data sets effectively.
  • Professional mastery of English, both written and verbal.
  • High proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
  • Experience in the nuclear energy production industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop departmental plans, goals, and objectives for effective project management execution.
  • Lead and motivate a team of project managers and specialists, ensuring accountability.
  • Manage project execution, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality metrics.
  • Optimize resource allocation and prioritize tasks within the project portfolio.
  • Identify and mitigate risks across projects, proactively resolving issues as they arise.
  • Ensure adherence to internal governance and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as the main escalation contact for project-related challenges.
  • Participate in proposal development, including scope definition and customer presentations.
  • Drive process improvement in project management practices and tools.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management efforts for project execution teams.
  • Present project portfolio performance data to stakeholders, ensuring transparency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan and optional company-matched retirement savings plans.
  • Generous referral bonuses through a two-tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000).
  • Up to $5,250 per year through the Educational Refund Plan for educational development.
  • Access to training, certifications, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Gym membership discounts and mental health support programs as part of wellness initiatives.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and fosters a supportive environment.
  • Engagement in team-building activities organized by the Social Committee.
Full Job Description
Portfolio Manager

We are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager for our location in Peterborough, ON. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry's most challenging problems. Today, BWXT's equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: "Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool". There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

Position Overview:

The Portfolio Manager has accountability for managing a portfolio of customer projects while leading a team of 6 to 9 project managers, cordinators and project control specialists. Ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and delivering customer satisfaction through effective project oversight. This role combines program leadership, project management, and customer relationship management to drive successful contract execution and portfolio performance.

Location:

This position is onsite in Peterborough, Ontario.

Your Day to Day:
  • Support the development of departmental plans, goals and objectives for the effective execution of project management practices within the business.
  • Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the execution of a portfolio of projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality metrics.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation and task prioritization across the portfolio of projects.
  • Facilitate the identification, communication, and mitigation of risks across the portfolio, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance, industry standards, and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as the key point of escalation for project challenges.
  • Act as the PM for a subset of Projects within the customer portfolio.
  • Support proposal development and review, including scope definition, estimate approval, and customer presentations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Actively participate in resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, succession planning and performance management to ensure the availability of skilled personnel for project execution.
  • Prepare and present portfolio performance data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Provide strategic guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with customer and organizational objectives.
  • Support accounts receivable processes to ensure timely receipt of customer payments


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or other suitable field from an accredited university
  • 10 years of related industry experience
  • 7-10 years of project management experience in a project based organization
  • Demonstrable understanding of project management fundamentals: scheduling, earned-value management, budget control, change management, risk management
  • Demonstrable understanding of contract management
  • Demonstrable capabilities in organizing, analyzing, and presenting large and diverse data sets
  • Demonstrable understanding and experience regarding client management and commitment to client relationships and mutual success
  • Professional mastery of English, in written and verbal forms
  • Experience in the nuclear energy production industry
  • High level of competency with Oracle Primavera P6
  • High level of competency with Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management Professional certification


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits - Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
  • Secure Your Future - Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
  • Help Grow Our Team - Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000!).
  • Invest in Your Education - Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan.
  • Professional Development - Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
  • Your Wellness Matters - Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
  • A Welcoming Workplace - Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
  • Fun & Connection - Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.


Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let's build something amazing together!

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $116,000 and $162,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world's most important problems. BWXT's capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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