Project Manager - Contract Manufacturing

About the role

The Project Manager (PM) position is available initially near a Siemens Partner facility in Prince George, VA USA. After 3-4 years, this position will be open for a hybrid/remote role.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the internal contract management project from inception through completion.
• Manage the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of the assigned strategic internal project.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Lead and drive multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendor management, logistics and services to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide regular updates to internal Siemens team, management, and PMO on work performed and overall status of all projects at Siemens contract management facility.
• Identify project problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Communicate updates to design and scope across the project cycle and act as the intermediary between Siemens program and contract management for medium voltage solutions.
• Direct diagnostics with the ability to determine root cause and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• 6+ years of experience in the power distribution industry managing medium voltage portfolios.
• 6+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office and specifically Microsoft Project
• 1+ year of working with multi-disciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• 6+ years of experience in the power distribution industry managing medium voltage portfolios.
• 6+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office and specifically Microsoft Project
• 1+ year of working with multi-disciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Factory / Order management experience is a plus for initial phase of this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering
• Project management or engineering internship or related work experience in Power distribution industry.
• Project management or engineering internship or related work experience in manufacturing and/or production environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution; ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing
• Experience in identifying and implementing cost savings measures within project
• Experience with technology knowledge transfer process
• Commitment to develop, drive, and manage projects in a highly competitive market
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to present complex issues to multi-level audiences and effectively communicate progress, status and issues to internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability in contract and change management across multiple departments and teams.
• Experience and certification with Lean manufacturing processes
• PMP certification is required within 1 year of employment

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $109,670 - $188,006 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.