Project Manager - Power Distribution Solutions
About The Position
We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects from initiation through closeout. In this role, you’ll work within a matrixed organization and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver medium-voltage power distribution solutions, photovoltaic inverter projects, and automation-focused systems. You’ll manage customer-facing projects in a fast-paced environment, balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations. This position offers strong opportunities for growth, aligned with Siemens’ commitment to developing people with a continuous learning mindset. This role will be based in Wendell, NC.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of project management experience in the power distribution industry, focusing on medium- or high-voltage equipment/switchgear.
- Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret results and present recommendations to senior management and customers.
- Proven leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (program management, engineering, services, operations, logistics).
- Demonstrated success driving and running projects in competitive technical markets.
- Experience implementing cost-saving measures within projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information to varied audiences.
- Experience in contract management and change management.
- PMP certification (or willingness to obtain within one year of hire).
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of assigned projects—from planning to execution and final closeout.
- Own project cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
- Define project milestones and ensure alignment with master plans and timelines.
- Communicate expectations, updates, risks, and progress clearly to team members, leadership, and customers.
- Provide routine status reports covering scope, budget, schedule, and performance.
- Identify project risks or issues and drive effective solutions (including resource allocation or contract adjustments).
- Handle customer expectations throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Lead single- and multi-product medium-voltage solutions projects.
- Conduct diagnostics to resolve root causes and implement corrective actions.
Benefits
- Variety of health and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
