Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Co – Warrendale, US

About the Role

As a Principal Project Manager in our Americas ICS Project Portfolio (Southern Nuclear) group, you will participate in the planning, execution, and leadership of Instrumentation and Control (I&C) activities for a portfolio of I&C Projects for our Southern Nuclear customer. You will work closely with I&C technical teams and project leadership to manage engagements with key stakeholders. You will report to the Program Manager, Southern Nuclear ICS Portfolio. This is a hybrid role that can be performed from our Warrendale, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available within the US.

Responsibilities

• Act as “CEO” of your project and take overall ownership and accountability for project performance and delivery.
• Responsible for all project management processes on medium or high complexity projects, directly supporting the I&C managed scope for offers and project execution.
• Support proposal process for upcoming opportunities, as assigned.
• Coordinate resource planning activities, schedule status and modifications, and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders for projects.
• Coordinate project updates with internal leadership for the Southern Nuclear ICS project team.
• Working with Project Engineers, system leads, and managers to develop and oversee project data in a collaborative environment using Microsoft applications.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources, and communications.
• Document learning and best practices using the CAP program.
• Cultivate positive relationships with teams, and project stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a collaborative matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion and identify opportunities for business growth and improvement.
• Support financial planning through accurate budget tracking, spending forecasts, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• Prior relevant technical and project management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of collaborative data management, automation, and formatting techniques using Microsoft applications.
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing scope, schedule and budget plans to successful completion.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Institute (PMI®)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge required. PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or other approved equivalent complete or in progress.
• Experience with the commercial nuclear industry and business acumen are preferred.
• Ability to travel to customer sites periodically for meetings, walkdowns, or emergent support.

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.
• 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.