Associate Project Manager - Power Distribution

About the role

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids for today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. We are looking for an Associate Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful execution of medium-voltage power distribution projects from project initiation through final closeout.
• Independently manage assigned low-complexity projects, taking ownership of project scope, schedule, customer communications, documentation, and financial performance.
• Work within a matrix organization requiring excellent communication, organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage assigned low-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, customer communications, and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and timely resolution of project-related issues.
• Support Project Managers during all phases of larger projects, including milestone deliverables, documentation, financial tracking, case management, and customer communications.
• Maintain oversight of project schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones for assigned projects and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Drive collaboration with the Customer Care team in creating and executing use cases to support project acceptance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver project status reports, customer progress reports, customer change proposals, and presentations to management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead customer meetings for assigned projects and facilitate meetings on behalf of Project Managers as needed for larger projects.
• Capture and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and project updates throughout all phases of project execution.
• Drive final customer acceptance activities, including completion of project documentation, equipment acceptance requirements, and financial closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Siemens field service technicians, Customer Care, Project Managers, factory personnel, vendors, and customers to drive punch-list item closure.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years of project management, project coordination, engineering, construction management, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Up to 20% travel required (national and international).
• PMP certification required within one year of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience within the power distribution industry, including the ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience managing small projects, workstreams, customer deliverables, or project portfolios.
• Experience supporting medium-voltage and/or high-voltage power distribution projects.
• Understanding project scheduling, financial management, risk management, and change management principles.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PMI, PMP, IPMA, or other recognized project management methodologies.
• Experience working in manufacturing, electrical distribution, utilities, EPC, or industrial project environments.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years of project management, project coordination, engineering, construction management, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Up to 20% travel required (national and international).
• PMP certification required within one year of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience within the power distribution industry, including the ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience managing small projects, workstreams, customer deliverables, or project portfolios.
• Experience supporting medium-voltage and/or high-voltage power distribution projects.
• Understanding project scheduling, financial management, risk management, and change management principles.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PMI, PMP, IPMA, or other recognized project management methodologies.
• Experience working in manufacturing, electrical distribution, utilities, EPC, or industrial project environments.

Skills

• Project Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Communication Skills
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$61,547 - $105,509

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce: We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.