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Programme Manager
Company: Westinghouse Electric Company UK Ltd Requisition Number: 32419 Location: Cumbria, GB Site: Westlakes
Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.
At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.
About The Role
As a Programme Manager you will be working under the guidance of the Head of Projects, responsible for the delivery and project management requirements of a Programme or Portfolio of Projects.
You will report to the Senior Programme Manager and be located at Westlakes.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, directing and co-ordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final closure.
- Determines and monitors and reviews all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
- Identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet the Programme or Portfolio's needs and requirements.
- Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the Programme/Portfolio.
- Adheres to the established Project Management processes and governance arrangements, ensuring this is cascaded throughout the projects that make up the Programme/Portfolio.
- Ensures QA arrangements are in place to provide assurance that reporting and adherence to Management Systems is robust.
- Undertakes status review meetings among project teams that form the Programme/Portfolio under their oversight. Advises the Head of Projects on matters of escalation, major concerns, risks, and opportunities within the Programme/Portfolio.
- Controls project requirements, scope and change management issues (including approval of contract variations and early warnings within appropriate levels of authority).
- Actively promotes learning from experience and continuous improvement, working with the Head of Projects to identify and embed improvements within the Programme/Portfolio.
- Works closely with the Programme/Portfolio's Customer Account Manager to identify, develop and maintain a pipeline of work for the Programme/Portfolio. This includes maintaining appropriate relationships within client, partner, and supply chain organisations as well as setting delivery/execution strategies at RFQ/ITT stages for all new opportunities.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 or more years of applicable project management experience required
- Leadership ability
- Advanced interpersonal skills such as effective verbal and written communications
- Ability to lead and direct complex team structures
- Able to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions and client organisations
- Analyse problems, establish facts and make complex decisions with little to no supervision.
- Ability to drive change/ changes in working practices
- Knowledge and experience of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Why Westinghouse?
We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
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Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:
- Attractive remuneration
- Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Learning and development opportunities.
We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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