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Category:  Development Finance
Job Type:  Permanent
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-Connecticut-Meriden
Job Description
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
ENJOY A NEW EXCITING CAREER IN A GROWING INDUSTRY!
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at http://us.areva.com or follow us at Twitter.
The AREVA Reactors & Services Business Group:
The Reactors and Services Business Group combines the nuclear reactor design and construction activities and the products and services activities necessary for the maintenance, operation, modernization, and improvement of power plants. It also includes vessel propulsion nuclear reactor and research reactor activities. AREVA is currently constructing four EPR™ reactors, of generation III .
The Nuclear Measurements Business Unit (BUNM):
The Nuclear Measurements Business Unit (BUNM) is a trusted provider of world-class nuclear measurement solutions. It has been serving the nuclear community for over four decades. The company is the leading supplier of innovative and cost-effective measurement solutions and services, under the CANBERRA brand, used to maintain safety of personnel, assess the health of nuclear facilities and safeguard the public and the environment. The BUNM operates production and engineering facilities worldwide. Our 1000 employees are all focused on bringing the very best nuclear measurements technology to our customers.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Vice President, Research Development and Innovation for our Nuclear Measurements Business Unit (BUNM). The Research, Development and Innovation function is responsible to develop and maintain BU products as per specifications - including targeted direct manufacturing costs -, at or below budgeted costs and on time. It also leads the BU innovation process and defines the technology directions required to meet the BU objectives .It develops and maintain technology partnerships. It maximizes the use of SOC to reduce costs.
Responsibilities and duties include:
  • Manages a team of architects to define the architecture of the product and solutions to match the BU vision and offering.
  • Defines the core technologies, components and modules common to multiple product families and execute their development
  • Lead, on an ad-hoc basis, business development actions
  • Ensures that no multiple development of the same function or module is done across sites and product families
  • Co-ordinate with other BUs, Sector and Group R&D and Innovation managers
  • Identifies and recommends make / buy decision for product development,
  • Defines the design and quality standards to be applied to developments made for a project / customer
  • Puts in place and enforces processes and procedures to ensure integrity of, and access to, source code and IP.
  • Attracts, rotates and retains key talents in all sites, identifies and nurtures experts.
Focus on cost and efficiency is achieved through:
  • The deployment of continuous improvement programs,
  • Use of internal and external partners in strategic opportunity countries
  • Strict adherence to the Gate Model and project management practices in executing R&D projects.
  • Managing the resources load across sites.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
  • High level scientific background in (Nuclear) Physics, Chemistry.
  • Experience in Managing a worldwide R&D organization with multiple sites.
  • Excellent people management and leadership skills.
  • Good understanding of financials (P&L).
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Process Oriented, ability to lead changes, customer orientation.
  • Ability to define and communicate a long term vision.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and French.
  • 5-10 years experience in a similar position in an industrial and multicultural environment.
  • Very good interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
  • Independent, reliable and systematic.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • PhD preferred.
TRAVEL
Routine (50%) travel to various R&D and scientific sites for BUNM and AREVA.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

Post Date:  09/12/2011
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