ICSA Project Portfolio Director
About The Position
The Director, Project Portfolio of Americas Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) is accountable for a large portion of the Americas Instrumentation & Control project portfolio, excluding a few specific critical project programs. The portfolio includes more than 100 concurrent active projects, ranging from small task orders to large, complex programs with significant financial, technical, contractual, and resource commitments. The role is responsible for on-time project delivery in a safe, high-quality, profitable manner that supports customer satisfaction, and for growing and developing project management team members. The position is based at Westinghouse’s Warrendale, Pennsylvania facility in a hybrid work arrangement and reports to the Senior Director, Americas ICS. Relocation assistance is available within the United States. Travel to customers, suppliers, project execution sites, and industry meetings is approximately 10–15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
- More than 15 years of progressive experience in project management.
- Experience leading complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
- Familiarity with the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.
- Demonstrated project management skills, ability to manage a large project portfolio, and a track record of success controlling cost, risk, and schedule on complex projects.
- Ability to travel to customers, suppliers, project execution sites, and industry meetings approximately 10–15% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience in instrumentation and control or nuclear projects.
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another approved equivalent project management certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction to project management personnel to ensure contractual compliance, meet customer needs, and improve short- and long-term profitability.
- Support the ICS Americas Senior Director in achieving business objectives through EAC management, risk mitigation, contract change management and upselling, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Develop and implement disciplined project management processes to improve project performance and execution consistency.
- Develop and enhance a structured training, mentorship, and qualification program for project and program management subject matter experts.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive project governance program, including regular project reviews to promote consistency, accountability, and successful outcomes.
- Create and maintain a financial management framework for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Partner with OPX Project Management organizations to advance operational excellence and leverage project control and contract management functions, processes, procedures, and lessons learned.
- Support Americas ICS tendering and sales organizations in developing execution strategies, schedules, cost estimates, and risk registers for new projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account options with employer contributions.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Educational reimbursement and career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
- Relocation assistance within the United States.
- Potential incentive pay based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
