Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Sr. Project Manager

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field; equivalent experience accepted
  • Experience with electrical, mechanical, or I&C components for nuclear power plants
  • Familiarity with MS Project and Primavera software tools

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project lifecycles from proposal to implementation
  • Define project scopes and assign managers to track cost and schedule
  • Develop project plans with scope, schedule, and cost baselines
  • Monitor progress and ensure timelines meet major milestones
  • Manage competing project constraints including quality, scope, and risks
  • Align stakeholder expectations to achieve program objectives
  • Communicate interdependencies and address project risks effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer HSA contributions
  • Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacations and company holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Educational reimbursement for career development
  • Global recognition programs for employee achievements
  • Employee referral program
Full Job Description


About the Job:

As a Sr. Project Manager on the OEM Parts team, you will provide direct support and project management in the development of projects for the Westinghouse Parts Business. These projects will include supporting AP1000 electrical (MCC Buckets, Panelboards, Switchboards), mechanical (Reactor Coolant Pump Seals), and I&C products. Typical projects will range from $100k to $15M in size. You will manage high complex, multiple projects, lead diverse teams and monitor progress with milestones and autonomy. You will work with project technical leads in recommending project goals and analyzing the status of projects. You will ensure the creation and maintenance of master project schedules and reports for multiple projects, where required, and will be responsible for all project management processes on high complexity projects. You will manage projects with multiple disciplines and integrated team structure of 10 or more members.

You will report to the Sr. Project Portfolio Manager and be located at our New Stanton, PA facility. This is a mobile position that is expected on site 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee project lifecycles from proposal through to implementation including initiating, executing, monitoring and close-out.
  • Define and initiate projects and assign 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.
  • Direct the authoring of project plans including developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines. Analyze needs and develop unique customer satisfaction and project performance metrics.
  • Determine methods and resources needed to achieve project goals and develop a detailed work (project) plan which includes definition scope, staffing and financial resource allocation, priorities and target dates.
  • Monitor progress and ensure timelines are met at major milestones.
  • Balance and manage competing project constraints including scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risks. Ownership and continuous development of project management procedures including review of "lessons learned" and implementation of required corrective actions.
  • Align stakeholder (e.g. team, customer, suppliers, and Westinghouse in-country representation) expectations to achieve overall acceptance of program objectives.
  • Recognize the dynamic human aspects of each program stakeholder's expectations and manage.
  • Communicate program interdependencies and requirements, find and address risks, and resolve conflicts and issues.
  • Be the single representative to customer, consultants, constructor and Westinghouse teams to support project.
  • Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to teams. Integrate project's goals and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.
  • Close project 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.
  • Seek opportunities and implement continuous improvements to enhance project performance.


Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • Experience with electrical, mechanical or I&C components for nuclear power plants
  • Experience with MS Project and Primavera


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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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

About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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