Sr Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,650 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sr Project Manager, Strategic Initatives - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, OH   

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as Senior PM, Strategic Initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Recovery Outsourcing team, leading sublet activities needed to recover schedule. In addition, you will lead the Cost/Span/Future Technologies team in identifying, evaluating, and implementing strategies to reduce costs and span, streamline processes, and integrate new technologies across our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, collaboration, cost analysis, and innovation, with a focus on driving efficiency and maximizing value.

 

Responsibilities – Recovery Outsourcing:

• Collaborate with other departments to identify outsourcing work scope candidates impactful to improving component delivery schedules
• Manage team functions of creating work scope technical packages for ROM quotation, technical support to internal and external resources, and organizing required PMO and risk mitigation meetings.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Vendor Oversight groups to ensure successful execution of sublet work. guidance and instruction on a portfolio of projects, delegating work, overseeing progress, and coaching as required.
• Coordinate distribution of comprehensive palette of metrics to senior internal and external customers on a routine cadence.
• Provide voice of outsourcing effort to senior internal and external customers via frequent scheduled and unscheduled meetings/interactions.

 

Responsibilities – Cost/Span/Future Technologies:

• Develop and implement cost and span reduction strategies with a focus on manufacturing operations and breaking down silo-driven inefficiencies.
• Manage team by providing guidance and instruction on a portfolio of projects, delegating work, overseeing progress, and coaching as required.
• Motivate department to identify new opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements through new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s operations.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and practices through effective change management and training programs.
• Monitor and track progress on cost reduction initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Identify risks and barriers to implementation and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and cost consciousness within the working groups assembled for each department project.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, cost reduction, and process improvement, in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Prior experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and draw actionable insights.
• Familiarity with a variety of cost reduction methodologies, such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value engineering, etc.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications in business operations, such as AI, IoT, robotics, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience leading change initiatives in a complex organizational environment.