Operations Manager

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Requisition Number: 28614
Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Hopkins, SC, US, 29061

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 an Operations Manager you will lead a team of project managers within GNFE (Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering), reporting to the Operations Director. This is a mobile role, located in Columbia, SC (hybrid). The group has a vision of “Predictable and Excellent Project Execution”.

• Manage a team of project managers. Projects managed by this group are related to Westinghouse's nuclear fuel hardware products (upgrades, new designs, new features, enhancements).
• Lead in consideration of the group's vision.
• Develop PMs through training. Ensure projects are staffed with qualified PMs and aligned with PM competencies. Provide growth opportunities for PMs.
• Ensure understanding of Westinghouse program requirements and expectations for project management, including application of applicable tools; enforce adherence to project lifecycle processes such as stage‑gate reviews as applicable.
• Foster business relationships with the relevant engineering, manufacturing and supply chain organizations to support PMs. Ensure appropriate partner engagement.
• Act as an escalation point for project issues and resolution.
• Oversee project performance (financial and schedule) and implement recovery actions.
• Identify cost efficiencies and other transformation efforts.
• Set priorities when several projects rely on the same engineering group (serving as a program manager). Collaborate with resource managers for approval of resource requests.
• Support several business processes for resource planning & transformation efforts.
• Manage project reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten years of applicable experience, including previous managerial experience.
• Working knowledge of the nuclear fuel business, including different fuel hardware designs.
• Understanding of business and financial management processes.
• Minimum five years of relevant project management experience and qualification; program management preferred.

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $130,400 to $163,000 per year.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth.

• Comprehensive Medical benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account with employer contributions options).
• Wellness Programs supporting health and well‑being, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support retirement.
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays.
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs.
• Global Recognition and Service Programs.
• 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

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

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Nearest Major Market:
Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market:
South Carolina
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Nuclear Engineering, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Nuclear, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Operations, Energy