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Project Manager, R&D Job In NORTH AMERICA-United States-Connecticut-Meriden

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Category:  Project Management
Job Type:  Permanent
Country:  United States
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-Connecticut-Meriden
Job Description
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY? "ENERGIZE" YOUR FUTURE WITH AREVA!
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.
The R&D Project Management Group:
The R&D Project Management group is responsible for the leadership of the most complex R&D projects in the company. The group is also responsible for the performance of all R&D projects within the Meriden site facility. The R&D Project Management Group reports to the Director of R&D Planning and Project Management. This group includes a team of project managers that lead multi-disciplined teams in the Nuclear Measurements Industry.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Project Manager for our R&D Project Management Group at our Canberra facility in Meriden, CT. The R&D Project Manager is responsible to deliver several R&D projects at any one time to various marketing specifications through the successful management of Project Scope, Cost, and Schedule.
Responsibilities and duties include:
  • Lead, mentor and coach members of the project team in all aspects of the Project Management Methodology.
  • Create Project Management Plans.
  • Follow and deploy the Business Unit (BU) process for all projects including (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control, and closing out).
  • Create and maintain MS Project schedules and use critical path analysis to maintain project control.
  • Challenge and support project teams to improve results.
  • Clearly communicate project progress through Dashboards.
  • Run project risk sessions and record results in risk registers and follow up on actions.
  • Provide accurate financial forecasts for all projects with improvement plans to recover any variances to budget.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using root cause analysis.
  • Provide feedback to project team members appraisal.
Typical Projects include:
  • Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS). Includes hardware, software, and system integration.
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.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field. Six years of related work experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Three years experience in Project Management, Project Planning and Control, or Project Engineering leadership on development projects.
  • Extensive experience with MS Project in creating and maintaining complex project schedules.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification via the Project Management Institute (PMI).
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • Technical background and familiar with the basic principles of physics and nuclear radiation.
  • Exposure leading multi-disciplined teams.
  • Proficient with using MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic and fast paced environment and flexible to adapt to rapidly changing priorities while maintaining a focus on the safe execution of his/her duties.
  • Conscious of delivering on time the highest quality products and services that exceed the expectation of both internal and external customers.
TRAVEL
Sporadic (5%) domestic travel.
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:  02/11/2012
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