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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:
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 of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of todays and tomorrow’s power grid!
We are looking for a Project Manager. This position is remote within the United States.
The Siemens Project Management Office (PMO) is looking for a Project Manager (PM) to join our team in Electrification and Automation (EA). The Electrification & Automation business unit covers the entire spectrum for power distribution systems and solutions as well as products for protection technology, station automation, telecontrol technology, power quality, smart communication and microgrids. As a PM, you will be responsible for the successful execution of projects, from project initiation through final closeout. You will work in a matrix style organization requiring excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Headquartered in Wendell, NC, the EA PMO executes a diverse portfolio of projects and this position will be focused on Large Solutions, including medium-voltage power distribution equipment packaging and services. The Senior PM role comes with ample opportunities for growth, reflective of Siemens mission to empower people with a growth mindset. As a customer facing team, we keep customer satisfaction at the forefront as we manage large projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct all phases of projects from inception through completion.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of the 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 project cycle and lead single and multi-product medium voltage solutions projects.
- Direct diagnostics with the ability to determine root cause and corrective actions.
- 20% Travel required (national and international)
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
- 3-5 years of relevant experience managing similar portfolios
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Relevant experience in Power distribution industry either Medium voltage or High voltage.
- This position requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.
- Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics
- Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred
- 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 project
- 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.
- PMP certification as a plus
- PMP certification is required within 1 year of employment
You’ll benefit from:
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
- The pay range for this position is $72,380 - $124,080 and the annual incentive target is 5% of the base salary - if you have a PMI certification. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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