Work Planning & Execution Lead 4

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR REMOTE WORK WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES WITH TRAVEL AS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS NEEDS. PREFERENCE WOULD BE FOR CANDIDATES AVAILABLE TO WORK FROM EITHER OUR CORVALLIS OR HOUSTON OFFICE LOCATIONS.

POSITION SUMMARY:This position will provide support to Quality, Services, and IT work planning. The Work Planning & Execution Lead reports to the Manager, Quality Programs, with a matrix relationship to IT and Services, and directly supports department management in the day-to-day coordination and technical planning of work activities. This WPEL acts as a point of contact with other departments and organizations for coordinating work, resources, planning, and schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with technical discipline managers and project teams to plan work that requires resources from the functional area(s) to develop detailed execution plans, analyze critical paths and other metrics to ensure appropriate resource allocation, leveling, and prioritization so that resources are used effectively and efficiently, and commitments/schedules are satisfied.
2. Support effective work execution in the functional area by monitoring and measuring resource allocation and leveling, supporting the development of hiring plans, and coordinating with project teams and others to address emergent issues to ensure efficient use of resources.
3. Interface with project teams and other functional organizations on behalf of discipline managers and leads to support schedule status updates, work planning, and functional area inputs to manage change.
4. Coordinate with the other disciplines (e.g., Engineering, PPD, Supply Chain) and project teams to plan the implementation of approved changes and project/work scopes that require planning inputs from the functional area(s), including the development of detailed scope descriptions and resource estimates.
5. Provide updates to various audiences on work status, functional area health, and technical and performance risks by means of reports, presentations, and other formats.
6. Interface and coordinate with cross-functional teams as required to support successful execution of functional area work activities.
7. Supporting the functional manager, prepare functional area resource estimates and execution plans for new commercial projects and communicate with project teams regarding resource availability and/or hiring needs prior to project initiation.
8. Support department-wide organizational and business process improvement and standardization initiatives.
9. Write and review reports, and maintain intra-department communication mechanisms.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Problem solving:Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/writtencommunication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity,isable to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:Commits to theunderstanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; technical degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years’ experience working in a project-oriented work environment, preferably in the power or nuclear industries, is required. Demonstrated understanding of engineering and/or manufacturing projects and terminology based on past work required. Solid technical writing and presentation skills and good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills required. Working knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) required.
• Industry Requirements:Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer:Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $124,531 - $150,138 annually.The full pay range is $111,531 - $174,446.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:Employee Benefits | NuScale Power

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