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Westinghouse Electric Company · 6 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in providing clean energy solutions, focusing on innovative projects in the nuclear power sector. The role of Senior Program Manager involves overseeing all aspects of Uprate projects at Nuclear Power Plants, ensuring technical leadership and effective project delivery while managing client relationships and team coordination.

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Responsibilities

Technically Responsible for entire project scope for assigned projects. Due to the technical leadership expected, we expect that you will support a limited number of projects or focus solely on a single plant uprate
Oversee and provide input to development of cost estimates and offers for associated projects and support customer negotiations and be an advocate for Westinghouse value-added opportunities at customer sites
Support the project manager in driving safe and event-free, first-time quality project delivery including maintaining the schedule, tracking and projecting financials, logging all project details, and active management with internal and external communications. Develop and implement recovery plans when projects are off-track
You will be an important technical contact with clients, suppliers, sub-vendors, and our teams, including senior Westinghouse leadership for all project related communications
Coordinate development of technical responses to issues. Manage teams of engineers to prioritize and evaluate technical challenges and design solutions to issues
Cultivate relationships with team members, customers, and other partners (e.g., internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion and identify opportunities for additional business growth
You will implement mitigating actions for risks throughout entire project lifecycle and look for cost-sharing opportunities with clients
Present monthly project review meetings with Westinghouse executive management
Present scheduled client status meetings (quarterly) with senior leadership representation from Westinghouse and the client

Qualification

Nuclear Power Plant ExperienceTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementThermal Cycle KnowledgeIntegrated Systems OperationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree required in the fields of: Engineering, Science, or Construction Management
5 years of experience with large high-complexity projects at Nuclear Power Plants is required
A working knowledge of the thermal cycle at a power plant is required
Previous experience on uprate or similar large-scale projects

Preferred

10+ years of experience is preferred
Specific experience preferred in the area of nuclear power plant integrated systems operation with a focus on balance of plant (thermal cycle) design and operation
Experience providing technical leadership on large high-value field-based projects at Nuclear plants
Outage support and experience complying with nuclear Appendix B quality assurance programs is desired

Benefits

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

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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