Job Description SummaryThe Project Director is a critical leadership role within the Fuels organization. The role reports to Michael Chilton, the Value Stream Leader for Fuels, and will be accountable for delivering the GNF Next Fuel Bundle design and manufacturing, on time and budget.You will be responsible for leading a matrixed projects team with a focus on work planning, scheduling, estimating, cost control and execution excellence for the GNF Next Fuel Design. Scope includes building and maintaining all levels of the GNF Next schedule, interfacing with engineering, customer accounts team, and manufacturing teams, and executing the build/deliver of the Fuel.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesLead the project team including engineering disciplines, licensing support, procurement, testing, installation and manufacturing.Lead preparation of schedules, estimating, resource loading, earned value management, baseline management, and external reporting across all phases of the project utilizing applicable procedures, guides, and tools.Monitor execution metrics, issues, risks, mitigation or recovering plans as well as being proactive to identify and address project performance issues.Drive compliance with; scope, work plan, budget, and overall schedule as well as the applicable design processes, discipline specific practices and tools including design and technical reviews.Lead project operations for the project and follow-up to ensure scheduling, estimating, and cost control commitments are met.Provide oversight to project team to ensure project compliance with requirements throughout planning and execution.Identify and support simplification and continuous process improvements.Champion nuclear safety culture – Ensure compliance with GEH policies, quality management system, and corrective action program.Required QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering or similar technical degree3+ years of experience in project management with demonstrated ability in either scheduling, estimating, or cost controlDomestic/internationaltravel <20%Eligibility RequirementsFor Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.Ability to walk up and down stairs. Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.Desired CharacteristicsFamiliarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalentExperience with GNF manufacturing, products, and customersAbility to independently manage schedule and cost baselines for a project and perform earned value management.Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balance, results oriented analyst and leader. Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.Excellent knowledge, skill, and experience with PC and desktop engineering productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio]Strong oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write organized engineering documents.Strong interpersonal communication and proven leadership skills.Proficiency planning and scheduling first of a kind engineering projects, especially in the nuclear industry.Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for scoping, planning, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, prioritization, monitoring, corrective actions, and results.Self-starter with energy, positive "Can-Do" attitude and inclusive style – Proven track record of delivering on commitments, producing quality schedules in a fast paced and matrixed environment with multiple assignments and priorities.Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility.This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).Relocation Assistance Provided:Yes
