Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

11d • $103,300 - $129,000 • Remote

About The Position

As Principal Project Manager, you will be a project expert responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all aspects of supply chain projects to ensure delivery within scope and budget. You are the primary point of accountability for project success and coordinating teams within the Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) Category Management Center of Excellence. You will report to the Supply Chain Spend Management Supervisor, within the Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) Category Management Center of Excellence. This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, supply chain, project management, finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred; equivalent related experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, business process improvement, change management with 2+ years leading supply chain projects.
• Experience driving change management efforts, managing scope, schedule, and project budget across multiple sites/functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, identifying risks, and driving enterprise-wide programs.
• Experience working with Category Management, Supply Chain, Operations teams, Finance, internal or external partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience with process optimization.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, Lean or similar project certifications (in process or willing to get).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Define scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria; build integrated project plans (charter, WBS, schedule, RAIL log, Risk Register).
• Lead complex cross-functional projects from assessment through implementation, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned initiatives and ensuring objectives, timelines, deliverables, risks, actions, and stakeholder expectations are clearly managed.
• Use process reviews, partner feedback, and operational reporting to identify process gaps, root causes, initiative needs, and opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and results.
• Develop current-state and future-state process documentation, project plans, action trackers, and standardized best practices to support sustainable improvement.
• Present executive-ready updates including project status, key milestones, risks, decisions needed, financial or operational impacts, and recommended next steps.
• Facilitate project governance through weekly standups, monthly steering reviews, and gate approvals.
• Drive change management activities, including stakeholder alignment, communication planning, training, adoption tracking, reinforcement of new processes or tools, and clear messaging to impacted teams.
• Partner with Category Management, Procurement, SIOP, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, APX, Logistics, Finance, IT, and our teams to understand requirements, align priorities, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, lead working sessions, and deliver executive-level presentations to align partners, communicate recommendations, summarize progress, and drive project execution.
• Bridge project teams, business stakeholders, and leadership by consolidating feedback, escalating issues, documenting decisions, and maintaining throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system enhancements, process automation, and report improvements across departments.
• Translate business findings into clear insights, recommendations, and presentation-ready materials that support decision-making and stakeholder adoption.
• Review operational and financial information from multiple systems and sources to identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and new initiative opportunities.
• Develop and maintain ad hoc reports, recurring project updates, executive summaries, and presentation materials for leadership, executive teams, and partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal