Principal Project Manager

About the role

As a Principal Project Manager, you will be responsible for all project management processes on moderate complexity projects, a portfolio of lower complexity projects, or a high complexity project. You will lead medium-sized teams (average 5 - 20 team members), which may include project controls and sub-project managers. Support proposal process for moderate complexity projects, as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Prepare risk and partner registers.
• Author project charters and project execution plans.
• Manage project execution to exceed quality, schedule, and financial goals while following the department protocols for acquiring team members to complete project work.
• Manage the scope, schedule, cost/revenue, risk, quality, resources, communications, and partners while aligned with project/contract requirements.
• Work with teams to improve schedule and resource use based on priorities from resource managers and product managers.
• Preparation and oversight of project cost/revenue expenditures, forecasts, and progress evaluations to support project and financial reporting requirements.
• Promote teamwork including issue and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all partners are kept informed of project status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager, where the project manager directs low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion. Alternatively, a candidate may consider 3 years in a technical/engineering role plus 3 years as a project manager of technical engineering projects as equivalent.
• Experience managing technical engineering projects in a regulated industry.
• Understanding of the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or the willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time frame specified.

Benefits

• 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
• Education 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

Why Westinghouse?

• 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
• Education 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

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Company Information

• Global Headquarters: Cranberry Township, PA
• Locations: Over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries

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Application Instructions

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.