Manager - Capital Program Governance
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Manager – Capital Program Governance
General Job Functions:
The Manager: Capital Program Governance will be responsible for the overseeing the execution of capital processes, stage gates, and capital review meetings within the GOS organization. Working with each segment within GOS, he/she will ensure planned work, efficient execution, cost management, and change control throughout the year is executed in an organized and controlled manner. The Manager will support the Director, Capital Programs in developing processes and standards as well as use strong organizational alignment and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources, producing tangible results that ultimately results in efficient capital execution
The Manager oversees the project (Capital project planning, execution, monitoring) lifecycle and executes strategic plans to meet the organization’s financial and growth objectives as well as maintaining the operating assets in a safe and reliable condition. He /she is responsible to:
- Implement standard review processes
- Maintain relationships with key internal segments as well as with Business Unit strategy personnel.
- Provide program updates and regular communication for progress, risks, and effectiveness of spend
Monitors costs and timelines and submits required progress reports to allow for decisions across program and company.
Duties and Responsibilities
- This is a central role within GOS, as GOS Capital relies on data from a vast array of segments and subsegment locations. Planning, data gathering, organization, reporting are key elements
- Analyzes and manages risks for the Program. Establish risk profile for the Program and proactively manage mitigation plans, dealing dynamically with unexpected outcomes to ensure success.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the GOS segment leadership for effective delivery of Project scope. Engage to support and to use effective influence/communication to lift barriers to successful completion scope.
- Establish, lead and coordinate cross-functional team to drive projects to ensure proper integration and alignment with broader GOS goals.
Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies:
- BS Engineering or construction management
- MBA degree is preferred
- 10+ years of leadership experience in process improvement, organization assessment and execution.
Professional Certifications:
- PMP Certification preferred
- Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong nuclear / industrial safety and HuP mindset
- Strong Change Management Skills
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Excellent facilitation and leadership skills working with both internal and external resources
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and internal and external stakeholders is required.
- Experience in working and leading in a matrix organization
- Uses fact based, structured decision-making process to initiate and support appropriate actions
- Knows how to effectively exchange information, instructions and ideas within across functional teams
- Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to safety, health, environmental and quality assurance emphasizing this perspective in their own work and in the work of others
- Knowledge and understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Why Westinghouse?
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
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
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.