Associate Project Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity for anAssociateProject Managerwith our Instrumentation & Controls Systems team. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC.

This individual will be responsible for project management processes on medium complexity projects for Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) solutions used in Commercial Nuclear Power Plants. In this role, you will help manage projects to meet contractual and financial requirements. This includes delivering on the committed scope, leading discussions with customers on variation orders and other commercial and project execution related topics. The candidate will use both strategic thinking and commercial management acumen when delivering these contract scopes. The candidate must also have a strong foundation in project management disciplines (cost, schedule, risk, quality, etc. management skills). All project management is performed in accordance with the established Westinghouse policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.

Project planning:

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  • Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
  
  
  
  

Project executing, monitoring and controlling :

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  • Assume overall responsibility for profitability of contracts.
  • Based on project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work.
  • Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders through use of delegates/support as applicable.
  • Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups following an integrated change management process.
  • Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management) to support project performance and financial reporting requirements.
  • Review project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope.
  • Promoteteamwork and effective communication, including issuing and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status.
  • Develop or oversee project databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members.
  
  
  
  

Project closing:

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  • Properly close project 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.
  
  
  
  

Develop positive relationships with cross functional/product line team, customer, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive project to successful completion :

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  • Serve as single representative to customer and internal interfaces in support of project. Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups. Integrate project's objectives and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.
  
  
  
  

Seek opportunities and implement continuous improvements to enhance project performance:

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  • Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which will add value.
  
  
  
  

Education/Experience/KSAs/Certifications/Languages

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing or Business.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction preferred. Background managing I&C projects a plus.
• KSA (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities):Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants preferred - specifically in I&C. Knowledge of general business practices and contracting.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

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

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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