Advanced Project Manager, Ovation SW

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

 

 

About the Job:

 

As an Advanced Project Manager on our Ovation Control systems team, you will be managing sub system projects within the Dukovany Project I&C Systems such as the Plant Control System (P-CCS), the Power Conversion System (PCS) and interfaces to the MCR safety components. You will also be responsible for the early work on Cyber Security and Computerized Procedures.

You will report to the Sr. Program Manager of Dukovany Ovation Systems as part of the PM team and work closely with GIC engineering and GICP manufacturing and test facilities. This is a mobile or remote role that can be performed from our Cranberry Township, PA and/or Warrendale, PA facilities, or remotely with expected levels of travel to U.S. and international sites. A valid U.S. Passport is required.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for project management processes for several high complexity project sub systems, leading a medium-sized teams (average 30 team members). Support proposal process for upcoming opportunities, as assigned.
• Oversee the development of the component designs governed by Design Specifications from KEPCO E&C A/E. cost estimates and offers for support and modifications. Support and/or drive customer concurrent engineering efforts and establish design baselines for implementation.
• Responsible for the Westinghouse scope planning process including authoring project management plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines as well as risk and stakeholder registers per Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR) for assigned sub systems.
• Based on project management plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team member resources needed to complete the work. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements and subsequent changes to functional groups following an integrated change management process. Coordinate project communications ensuring team, customer and stakeholders are kept informed of status. Develop and oversee project records in standard databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally. Manage and interpret project scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications and stakeholders.
• Follow the GIC Tollgate process to ensure proper sequencing and risk management of the assigned scope and escalate problems/issues when identified. Document learning and best practices using the CAP program.
• Properly close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons and risk avoidance for future work.
• Use interpersonal skills to cultivate positive relationships with team, customer and other stakeholders (e.g. internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion as well as identify opportunities for additional business growth.
• Use and support Westinghouse project management systems and controls.
• Support financial planning through accurately tracking and forecasting spending.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering , Construction or Business preferred
• 5+ years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years of project management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
• 6+ years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction preferred.
• PMI PMP preferred
• Individuals with familiarity with the commercial nuclear industry, global work experience and business acumen are preferred.

 

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