Associate Project Manager - PM Next - Wendell, NC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Wendell, NC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Siemens is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Electrification and Automation (EA) and Protection and Automation (P&A) Team in Wendell, NC. This role is part of the PM Next Program, a structured development pathway designed to prepare future Project Managers for long-term success within the PMO organization. The program combines formal training, mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and practical project experience. The Associate Project Manager will support the Project Management team for the successful execution of projects from initiation through final closeout, working in a matrix-style organization that requires excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. This role offers opportunities for growth within Siemens' mission to empower people with a growth mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Project management or engineering internship work experience
Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution; ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
10% Travel required (national and international)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor of Business Administration preferred
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager across all project phases, including milestone deliverables, documentation, case management, financial tracking, and ensuring overall project progress from initiation through closeout.
Collaborate with the Customer Care team to develop use cases that support project acceptance and enhance customer satisfaction.
Develop and deliver monthly status reports, customer progress updates, change proposals, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Lead and drive final customer acceptance milestones, ensuring completion of all required documentation, equipment acceptance, and financial closeout requirements.
Coordinate development and maintenance of project schedules, aligning with project and site teams to identify and manage time-sensitive needs.
Track project resources and progress; participate in and, when needed, lead customer meetings while capturing detailed notes throughout all project phases—from kickoff through punch list completion.
Capture and manage punch lists from site commissioning, driving closure through cross-functional coordination with Siemens field service technicians, Customer Care, project managers, factory personnel, and vendors; provide regular updates to customers and site teams.
Coordinate onboarding/orientation of field service technicians with Customer Care, ensuring they are equipped with all necessary project documentation (scope of work, drawings, specifications, engineered drawings, and project contacts) and prepared ahead of site visits.
Schedule project-specific commissioning resources, provide required documentation, and ensure readiness of all field personnel prior to site execution.