Senior Program Manager (Remote) - BWX Technologies, Inc.

BWX Technologies, Inc. is looking for a remote Senior Program Manager!

The Sr. Program Manager will lead projects and programs within the project management organization in BWXT Medical, which is engaged in both the upgrade of our facilities, as well as new product development and tech transfers enabling the contract manufacturing of innovator products.

The Sr. Program Manager will have direct reporting relationship to the VP of Strategic Services, BWXT Medical and will oversee the mentorship of Program Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Controls Lead and Project Scheduling and Controls Specialists as well as Contractors as required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Internal

• Effectively document scope, estimate cost, and create a detailed schedule for large, complex, cross-functional projects and programs
• Ensure effective, nimble controls are in place and manage risks, issues, changes, decisions, cost, resources, and schedule; connect short-term demands to long-term implications, in alignment with the supporting business case
• Work with functional managers and individual contributors to gather data for resource planning and human performance.
• Present and report on the project management function, issues, solutions, improvements and resource needs. Report on customer scorecard feedback for projects and develop plans and actions for improvement in cooperation with the functional units.
• Work with the Senior Leadership team to develop approaches and processes to effectively improve organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in and support overall operational business monitoring and planning (e.g., resources, sales, margins, forecasting, revenue recognition, CAPEX).
• Ensure compliance and adherence to processes and policy requirements.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to identify growth opportunities and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Support recovery of escalations and project performance to align with project commitments.
• Monitor and control the companies project portfolio, indicate and resolve issues early.

External

• Assistance as required in communication of significant issues and risks to customers at more senior level.
• React to customer escalation requests, including negotiation of solutions, facilitation and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with management levels of customer organizations.
• Take responsibility for communicating VoC feedback and coordinating responses and actions to customer scorecards.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant field.
• PMP certification and/or PEO license.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ successful Project Management experience
• Short term travel (up to 40%) may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders.
• Desired Characteristics:
  • Key success factors are achieving and maintaining effective project planning, reporting management, milestone completion on-time/on-budget, meeting metrics, motivating a diverse group of staff, and achieving results through influencing, actions and setting of expectations.
  • Proven leadership skills; ability to influence without authority
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to tailor communication with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
  • Demonstrated ability project planning and execution, including development of procedures and process improvements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Resource and financial management experience.
  • Experience managing projects or programs in one or more of the following areas is a plus: pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical product development, pharmaceutical facility construction
  • Experience with external customer and/or supplier negotiations and/or supplier relationship is a plus
  • Experience in the nuclear industry is considered an asset but not required.
  
  

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, 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 approximately 6,700 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 nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT