Operation Project Manager - Manufacturing

Siemens•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$102,459 - $175,644•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Electrical Products US Operations Director. The successful candidate will interface with internal customers/suppliers to execute a high-level complexity project. Being present on site, particularly during execution/construction, is a must. Work travel will be required. Some virtual/remote work may be possible during the planning phase.

Requirements

BS/BA, BS in engineering preferred, related field or equivalent
Experience commensurate with position profile and 10+ years including direct industry experience.
Experience with the application of concepts of project management.
Maintains excellent organizational skills to store critical company and contractors files including Emails, Purchase Agreements, Contracts, Project Schedules, Meeting Minutes, Submittal documents
Demonstrates and applies leadership skills
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Resourcefulness: Exhibit creative ways to make things happen with less authority and fewer resources
Achievement & Results Orientation: Able to identify complex problems, analyze options, and reach positive, effective, and practical solutions
Industry Knowledge: Understands dealings with our suppliers and contractors, is aware of risks of delays and chain effects on project schedule, makes key managers aware of and works to mitigate delays and over expenses with equipment manufacturers, general contractors, sub-contractors, and Siemens internal groups.
Communication: Effectively and timely communication across functional areas to make stakeholders aware of progress, risks, budget situation, risks and decisions needed to be made.
Accountability & Responsibility for Results: Understand the difference between fault and responsibility throughout the life of the project and accept ultimate accountability for project results.

Responsibilities

Project manager for highly visible project in Dallas/FW area.
Coordinate all efforts related but not limited to construction project with architects and Siemens Real Estate, supply chain development with procurement, SAP systems and master data, hourly and salary planning/hiring/training, production equipment procurement/installation/commissioning, production ramp up plans, factory/warehouse layout planning and execution, IT and digital infrastructure, etc.
Demonstrate ownership of project with minimal intervention from upper management.
Create and manage project timelines, budget, detailed activity lists.
Coordinate communication with stakeholders through regular meetings, documentation, project progress reporting, platform progress reporting.
Provide budgetary summaries and reconciliation support to the stakeholders.
Coordinate deliveries of equipment and material with the project site.
Support Operations and construction team on procurement activities.
Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and challenges.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements to project timeline and budget.
Develop risk mitigation plans to preempt potential problems through the application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, processes, and lessons learned.
Apply skills to resolve complex problems to ensure successful delivery of projects pursuant to customer deliverables.
Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems.
Comply with Siemens policies and procedures.