Program Manager - Utility Systems

Siemens • Wendell, NC

90d • $107,520 - $184,320

About The Position

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Transform the everyday with us! The Utility Systems & Solutions segment of Electrification and Automation (EA) offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for the Utility and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) markets. 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. The product portfolio includes but is not limited to medium voltage switchgear (AIS & GIS), Outdoor Circuit Breakers, MV Control, Power Equipment Centers, Overhead distribution products, low voltage motor control centers, photovoltaic (PV) Inverters, and ancillary MV and LV products that are routinely part of complete electrical packaged solutions in substations, power plants, and renewable energy power generation. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid! We are looking for a Program Manager. This position is Hybrid and will be based in Wendell, NC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing similar portfolios.
• PMP certification.
• 5+ years leadership and a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics.
• 20% Travel required (national and international).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to develop, drive, and manage projects in a highly competitive market.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret and report results to senior management as well as customer.
• Familiarity with Siemens power distribution product portfolio and utility customers.
• Demonstrated success in improving efficiency of project execution in some capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of projects on a program 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.
• Provide regular updates to team, PMO and executive management within Siemens and customers’ organization on work performed, plans, budget, and overall status- along with strategy to grow the program.
• Identify project problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Manage customer expectations across the program and various functions on project cycle and lead single and multi-product medium voltage solutions projects.
• Direct diagnostics with the ability to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other PMO teams at the EA, Siemens Industry, and within other segments to ensure consistency and alignment, along with the sharing of best practices to continuously improve program efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
• The pay range for this position is $107,520 - $184,320 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees