Senior Program Manager

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com .

About The Role

As a Senior Program Manager you will manage large, complex projects or multiple, related projects that span functions, organizations, geographic regions or cultures.

• You will report to the EMEA, Project Execution Lead and be located in Västerås, Sweden.
• Model of work: hybrid.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Define and initiate projects and assign to Project Managers.
• Oversee and hold accountable direct reporting or matrixed project managers and team members to deliver program goals.
• Manage overall project performance to meet quality, schedule and financial goals.
• Partner with business development leaders to set strategy and to capture growth opportunities that improve strategic and business objectives.
• Maintain alignment of program scope with strategic goals, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.
• Align stakeholder expectations to achieve overall acceptance of program objectives.
• Oversee closure of component projects within the program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience as Project Manager leading and directing high complexity projects to successful completion. Experience analyzing information for complex decision-making.
• Advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution. May serve as a Technical Inputs Lead for the complex proposal projects as assigned.
• Mastery of Project Management Institute (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Ability to manage within complex team structures, able to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions, able to analyze problems, establish facts, and make complex decisions autonomously.
• Expert knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Mastery of the transformation of data to information for visual reports.
• High-quality presentation skills, very good English skills.
  
  

Apply Today!

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Ali Belrhiti, EMEA, Project Execution Lead, email: [email protected].

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union Representatives

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, [email protected]

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, [email protected]

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, [email protected]

We offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program, potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse
  
  

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