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Continuous Improvement Project Leader (Nuclear)

PSEG
PSEG Salary
Salem, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026

Requisition: 82577

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.


We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).


As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.


PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.


Job Summary

This is an important role in the centralized performance improvement group responsible for setting policy and establishing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout PSEG Long Island. Works with management and businesses associates to address the Company’s business process improvements. Project initiatives include cost management, performance efficiency, process development, ownership/alignment, and other operational initiatives. In addition, includes large scale transformational projects focused on supporting the company’s core business results.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement programs to establish and maintain quality standards for existing processes and services, and develops programs to focus employees on quality improvement at all levels. Supports policies, procedures, training standards, and metrics to monitor significant process and/or operational metrics.
  • Delivers business and process solutions that will enable the company to maintain its high performance, business leadership position in Operational Excellence, Financial Strength, and Disciplined Investment.
  • This position will also be responsible for process stabilization and change management for the Accounts Payable process and System Separation.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering business administration or other highly analytical field or in lieu of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in process development performance efficiency continuous improvement or equivalent experience.
  • Technical mastery of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
  • Appreciation for and successful experience in driving change management.
  • Strong training presentation and communication skills both written and oral.
  • Strong understanding of and ability to explain analytical tools and statistics.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and coach facilitators.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with others on sensitive issues.
  • Ability to combine initiative integrity and professional discipline to accomplish difficult tasks through other people.
  • Strong leadership skills ability to encourage and help motivate others.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented collaborative environment.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
  • Highly organized with a keen attention to detail


Desired:

  • Six sigma black belt certified and experience with both the delivery and deployment of business transformation projects
  • PMI Certification
  • Masters of Business Administration


Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).


As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.


PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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