[Hiring] Project Manager, Electrical Products @Siemens

Role Description

We are looking for a Dynamic Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Products including Switchgear, Switchboards, Busway, and downstream products. This position reports to the Director of Industrial Vertical in the Project Management Organization. The successful candidate will interface with both internal and external customers to execute mid and high-level complexity electrical distribution projects within the Industrial Market that include:

• Chemical
• Oil & Gas
• Automotive
• Food & Beverage
• EV Infrastructure
• Aerospace

This position allows for remote working with less than 20% travel required.

Where you will shine:

• Decision clarity under pressure—you separate noise from facts and act decisively.
• Customer stewardship—you reset expectations when confronted with customer issues and can make the best decision for Siemens and the customer while maintaining the customer relationship.
• Resourcefulness—you make progress with limited authority and unlock cross‑functional help.

Over your first 90 days you can expect the following:

• 30 days: You will receive training on our products, systems, processes, and organization. You will shadow a live project and then be assigned a new project with assistance from a buddy that is on our Team.
• 60 days: You will be assigned a second new project to manage and/or take over 1–2 projects that are already in progress.
• 90 days: You own a project portfolio consisting of 3–5 projects of varying sizes and scope.

You will make an impact with the following responsibilities:

• Project manager for multiple projects across the country.
• Accountable for order execution including schedule, financial, and commissioning performance.
• Create baseline project schedules and reset customer expectations (if required) upon project kickoff.
• Set firm expectations on expected product release dates.
• Use COMPAS to make configuration changes related to project changes or material adds to orders.
• Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to resolve project issues.
• Increase business unit margins through positive value adds to change orders, price escalations and selling extended warranties.
• Track and keep customers updated on pressing project issues.
• Track ship shorts.
• Provide Financial Invoice Summaries and reconciliation support to closeout project at the completion of contracted scope of supply.
• Coordinate deliveries with project site.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive improvements across organizations.
• Apply skills to resolve complex problems to ensure successful delivery of projects pursuant to customer deliverables and agreed upon contract terms.
• Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems.
• Develop risk mitigation plans to preempt potential problems through the application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, processes, and lessons learned.
• Comply with Siemens’ policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ownership of the project with minimal intervention from Sales.
• Assist and support in warranty related claims while balancing best bottom-line results and customer experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering or business administration.
• 3 plus years of experience in the application and concepts of Low Voltage Products.
• Experience with SAP, and exposure to Tableau etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (preferred).
• Working with distributors, contractors (electrical and general), and in construction market.
• Current PMI Project Management Professional certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills to stakeholders on various Low Voltage Electrical Systems products.
• Maintains excellent organizational skills to store critical company and customer files including Emails, Purchase Agreements, Contract Drawings and Specifications, Bid Proposals, Project Schedules, Meeting Minutes, Submittal documents.
• Proven ability to demonstrate and apply strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and leadership skills.
• Experience with COMPAS.
• Able to identify complex problems, analyze options, and reach positive, effective, and practical solutions.
• Works well with Internal and External customers utilizing strong Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Understands our Channels of Distribution Direct and Indirect and is aware of risk of litigation.
• Develop ability to cut through the clutter to see and address the real issues facing the Project Stakeholders.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate knowledge across functional areas both with internal and external Project Stakeholders.
• Exhibit creative ways to make things happen with less authority and fewer resources.
• Understand the difference between fault and responsibility throughout the life of the project and accept ultimate accountability for project results.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
• The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 5% 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.