Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
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Engineering
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.
-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.
Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit .
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We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position OverviewThis key role is responsible for leading and managing projects by guiding cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance our operations, support decision-making, and drive innovation. The projects facilitated by the Strategic Initiatives Group support operations-based Cost/Span/Technology ‘MoVE’ projects driving both near-term schedule recovery and longer-term production effectiveness. The group works closely with senior site leadership to develop new and creative ways to improve KPIs that support the business need.
YourDay to Day as a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager:
- Recognizes opportunities for operational/process improvement and develops ‘MoVE’ projects to address through new technologies, data driven solutions, and collaboration
- Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in manufacturing engineering and basic knowledge of shop floor front line management and other disciplines
- L ead teams and facilitate Cost/Span/Technology projects from initiation to completion
- Define project scope and deliverables
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, roadmaps, and budgets
- Manage project teams, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks to mitigate issues proactively
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, planning, etc. to ensure project alignment
- Monitor project performance against established KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
- Conduct regular project status updates with stakeholders, communicating progress and addressing concerns
- Present project status to peers and leadership by organizing presentation materials in a clear and concise manner
- Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Associate's degree or technical school equivalent may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree. - 8 years of experience with a technical degree, or 12 years with a non‑technical degree, including:
- 2+ years experience in at least two areas:
Engineering, Finance/Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, or Procurement. - 6 years of related project experience.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal…
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