Digital Transformation Project Manager

 

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (NOG) is looking for a Digital Transformation Project Manager! 

 

As a Digital Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing digital solutions to improve business processes. You will work closely with various departments, and between the NOG sites, to understand their process challenges and develop innovative strategies to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency.  You will also work with peers at other NOG facilities to create processes and practices that are consistent across the organization. The transformation roadmap includes initiatives to transform NOG’s production planning and scheduling, create a paperless manufacturing facility, optimize digital data collection, and upgrade the existing Enterprise Resource Planning software.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Analysis & Optimization:

• Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize resource utilization.

2. Project Management:

• Lead and manage process improvement projects from conception to implementation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget by increasing employee adoption and usage.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management:

• Collaborate with department heads, IT teams, and external vendors to align process improvement initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with identified Change Management sponsors and Change Champions to help create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and successful adoption of new processes.
• Coordinate with peers at other facilities to develop a common approach or method to new systems.

4. Technology Integration:

• Evaluate and implement new technologies and digital tools to enhance process efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital trends and innovations applicable to process improvement.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Utilize data analytics to measure process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on process improvement projects and their impact on business performance.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.

6. Training & Support:

• Work with site training departments to develop training materials and coordinate sessions to educate staff on new processes and digital tools.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure sustainable process improvements.
• Evaluate and ensure user readiness.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant experience or at least 9 years’ experience in engineering, data science, computer science, business analytics, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Additional Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of project management experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in process improvement, project management, and digital tr