Manager - Simulator Engineering I

Energize your career with a dynamic global leader in the nuclear industry. Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Advance your career in the dynamic nuclear power industry by joining the worldwide, motivated team of employees at Westinghouse. Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology.The Repair Replacement and Automation Services organization of Westinghouse Electric Company is looking for a Product Manager to support the Operator Interface and BWR I&C Engineering organization. The Simulator Engineering I group provides nuclear training simulator products and services to the nuclear industry. Simulator Engineering I is also the lead technical group for the design and implementation of the Simulator Systems product line and the full scope AP1000 Training Simulator. The latest simulator software and techniques are employed to support nuclear plant training simulator systems for all reactor types supported by Westinghouse including PWRs, BWRs and the PBMR.In this position, a candidate can expect to perform the following duties:- Prepare and implement marketing capture plans.- Present product and service capabilities to customers.- Develop innovative products and services and standardization of the product line.- Manage large, complex technical projects.- Capture and maintain market share in a competitive environment. - Deliver projects in the $1M-20M range with an emphasis on safety, quality, cost and schedule.The successful candidate will have the following:- 10+ years of experience in business development and project management. - MBA, Project Management Certification or nuclear industry experience a plus. - Demonstrated ability to capture and maintain market share in a competitive environment. - Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex technical projects.- Demonstrated successful delivery of projects in the $5M-10M range with emphasis on safety, quality, cost and schedule.- Demonstrated leadership skills in forming high performance teams and directing them to achieve assigned goals and objectives.- Demonstrated ability to concisely and accurately communicate with internal and external customers and building strong relationships.- Demonstrated ability to identify issues, assess alternatives and implement solutions.- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal organizations in the successful delivery of projects.Technical Skills:- Experience with risk management tools and processes.- Experience with human performance tools.- SAP experience.- Microsoft Project or Primavera experience.- Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA 15122 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6786BR.1290 Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.