Senior Project Manager - Programs

About the role

Siemens enables sustainable progress through technology by combining the real and digital worlds. The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets, providing reliable power distribution grids today while investing in Future Grids for tomorrow.

The Siemens Project Management Office (PMO) seeks a Senior Project Manager to join the EA team. This position can be based remotely within the United States, with a preference for hybrid work in the Wendell, NC area. The role involves directing all project phases from inception through completion in a matrix organization, managing cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance, and leading multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver medium‑voltage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of projects from inception through completion.
• Manage the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of assigned project(s).
• 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 team, management, and PMO on work performed, plans, budget, and overall status.
• Identify project problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Manage customer expectations across the project cycle and lead single and multi‑product medium‑voltage solutions projects.
• Direct diagnostics with the ability to determine root cause and corrective actions.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of experience in the power distribution industry managing medium‑voltage portfolios.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Project.
• 3+ years of working with multi‑disciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• PMP certification.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Project management or engineering internship or related work experience in power distribution industry.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution; ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience in identifying and implementing cost‑savings measures within projects.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret and report results to senior management as well as customers.
• Demonstrated ability in contract and change management.

About Siemens

Siemens is 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 and advanced healthcare, Siemens creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Pay

Salary range: $74,970 – $128,520