Advanced Nuclear SMR Projects Executive

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The Advanced Nuclear SMR Projects Executive will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of the BWRX-300 program. In this role, the leader will bridge across the coalition that is Product Management, Engineering, Project Delivery, Supply Chain Development, and Sourcing to serve as the single overarching decider, and to manage the cross functional efforts required to ensure the successful launch of the BWRX-300 platform.

This program is new, complex, urgent, and somewhat undefined, with various stakeholders and partners. While the whole team is responsible for BWRX-300 success, the Advanced Nuclear SMR Projects Executive will have the authority to make tradeoff decisions, resource decisions, and ultimately execution decisions so we can move with the urgency and efficiency required. Effectiveness in the role depends on the deep understanding of program development, costs, and risks, as well as cross-functional leadership skills to drive vital focus and accountability for the things that matter most to the BWRX-300 program success. This position will report into the GEH Advanced Nuclear Business Line Leader, and work across the direct and indirect teams that are contributing to the BWRX-300.

• Manage cross-functional program execution, including engineering development and individual project delivery, in order to launch a successful program
• Refine and improve the processes, KPIs, and communication rhythms that a complex fast-paced program like the BWRX-300 requires.
• Serve as the interface for construction/AE partners, and as the customer interface at mid-executive level
• Lead the project risk analysis and consolidate project risk registers
• Develop Best Practices / Lessons Learned Matrix / Process (to share from project to project)
• Advise on Product Strategy - Fleet Services / Development / Oversight
• Oversee, support Supply Chain Development
• Develop the transaction / partnering risk assessment (which partners / and why)
• Serve as the interface for Construction/AE (Project Setup / Oversight / etc.) - For each project having accountability
• Oversee the estimates for projects (gate reviews, etc)
• Establish consistent practices across the X-300 program in the following areas:
  • Project structure
  • Succession planning
  • Project controls/scheduling
  • Project reporting/communication
  • Commercial evaluation
  • Customer interface
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Functional support integration
  • Design constructability
  • Work flow readiness reviews
  • Issue/action management
  • Problem solving process
  • Project decision making
  • Contingency management
  • Change management

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Significant relevant experience in leading project or program execution and the corresponding teams
• At least 5 years of experience in Nuclear programs or operation

• Proven ability to work collaboratively horizontally across a business including listening and problem-solving around complex strategies and projects
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance thought leadership, continuous learning and improvement with demonstrated results
• Demonstrated knowledge of an overall program vision and ability to align resources, processes and outcomes to that vision.
• Able to leverage lean thinking, culture and tools into strategy development and problem solving
• Strong technical and analytical aptitude to understand and articulate complicated tradeoffs
• Ability to articulate information effectively and concisely, both written and verbal, to team members, senior management, and customers
• Skilled communicator capable of listening to multiple perspectives and incorporating into a balanced approach that optimizes the outcome.