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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Characteristics :

• 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.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810*) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.*

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes