Project Manager Manufacturing

Siemens • Hopewell, VA

4d • $112,961 - $193,647 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring a Project Manager for its Smart Infrastructure Electrification and Automation Business Unit. The role is responsible for successful execution of internal contract manufacturing projects from initiation through final closeout, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, milestones, and overall execution. The position works in a matrix organization and coordinates across engineering, operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, services, and the Contract Manufacturer.

The role oversees order management, procurement, forecasting, and material readiness to support production schedules and customer demand. It identifies and addresses project, supply, material, schedule, and operational risks, and serves as a key interface between Siemens teams and the Contract Manufacturer. It also coordinates engineering changes, documentation, process training, and continuous improvement, and supports site operations such as personnel and guest visits, onboarding and moves, IT/network access, engineering needs, and on-site asset and maintenance planning.

The position will initially be based near a Siemens Partner facility in Prince George, Virginia. After the project is completed, approximately 3–4 years, it may transition to a remote role. Travel of up to 20% may be required, domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 6 years of experience in the power distribution industry managing medium-voltage portfolios.
• At least 4 years of experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Project.
• At least 1 year of experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including program management, services, engineering, operations, and logistics.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• PMP certification required within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Factory or order management experience, particularly for the initial phase of the role.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Project management or related work experience in the power distribution industry.
• Project management or related work experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution, including the ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing.
• Experience identifying and implementing cost-saving measures within projects.
• Experience with technology knowledge transfer processes.
• Commitment to developing, driving, and managing projects in a highly competitive market.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex issues to multilevel audiences and communicating progress, status, and issues to internal and external customers.
• Ability to interpret and report results to senior management and customers.
• Demonstrated ability in contract and change management across multiple departments and teams.
• Experience and certification with Lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal contract manufacturing projects from inception through completion, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, milestones, and overall execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, services, and the Contract Manufacturer to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee order management, procurement, forecasting, and material readiness to ensure parts and components support production schedules and customer demand.
• Identify and resolve project, supply, material, schedule, and operational risks through root-cause analysis, corrective actions, resource allocation, and mitigation planning.
• Serve as an interface between Siemens teams and the Contract Manufacturer, communicating project status, priorities, demand, material availability, design changes, and emerging constraints.
• Coordinate engineering change management, documentation, process training, and continuous improvement to ensure effective implementation of changes and consistent processes.
• Support site operations, including Siemens personnel and guest visits, employee onboarding and moves, IT/network access, engineering requirements, and on-site asset and maintenance planning.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits; details are available through the linked benefits website.
• Annual pay range of $112,961–$193,647, with a target incentive of 15% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level