Senior Project Director DNNP 2-4

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Project Director supporting the DNNP (Darlington New Nuclear Program) units 2-4 will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Nuclear Execution Leader in coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of the BWRX-300 program in Darlington. In this role, the Sr. Project Director will bridge across the coalition that is Product Management, Engineering, Project Delivery, Supply Chain Development, and Sourcing; and manage the cross functional efforts required to ensure the successful launch DNNP 2-4.
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 BWRX-300 Execution Leader, and work across the direct and indirect teams that are contributing to DNNP units 2-4.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• As the Sr. Project Director, you will support the BWRX-300 Execution Leader in executing the following:
• 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
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading project or program execution and the corresponding teams
• At least 5 years of experience in Nuclear Programs or Operations

• 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.