Operations Program Manager Jobs in Johnson City, TN

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.

As a Program Manager on our Asia Operations and Delivery Support team, you will manage all project management processes on medium to high complexity projects that provide solutions to Commercial Nuclear Power Plants in Asia. This will include implementing sound project management tools and practices, ensuring contractual requirements are met and remain within committed scope, and supporting commercial discussions. You can expect to lead project teams of up to 15 people, which may include Project Controls.

You will report to the Sr. Director of Major Projects, Asia ICS and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a mobile position which will require you to be on site 2-3 days a week. Travel in this role can be estimated at 10-20%.

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

• Project monitoring: Based on program strategy, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work. Support delivery of all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and your team. Work within broader program to interpret, transmit, and lead project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to teams following an integrated change management process.  

• Project closing: Support program to close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Support project manager to perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.

• Develop relationships with team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation (for international projects), and other partners to bring project to successful completion.  Cultivate positive relationships with team, customer, and other partners (e.g. internal management) to facilitate successful project completion.

• To support successful project execution, promote continuous improvement within the team: Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which will add value.

• 5+ years project management or controls experience or 4+ years project management or controls experience and 4+ years experience in technical role in nuclear, technical, or construction industry. Experience on electrical or I&C projects a definite advantage but not required.

• Bachelor's degree required. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.  Focus on electrical and/or I&C an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability or understanding of the transformation of data to information for visual reports; database concepts in order to manage data within systems; the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.).

• Certifications Westinghouse Project Manager or Program Manager qualification completed with motivation to pursue Program Manager qualification if not already completed. For external candidate, will complete program manager qualification within designated time period. Exemptions provided based on prior training and work experience. PMI Certified Project or Program Management Professional certification or other equivalent project management certification completed or in progress. Project controls-related certification (scheduling, estimating, earned value, risk, etc.) will be viewed as a plus

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $130,400.00 to $163,000.00 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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

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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