Project Manager Manufacturing

Siemens • Kenosha, WI

4d • $112,961 - $193,647 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Project Manager for its Smart Infrastructure Electrification and Automation Business Unit. The role is responsible for successful project execution from initiation through final closeout, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, milestones, and overall delivery in a matrix organization. It requires coordinating competing priorities and working across Siemens functions and with a Contract Manufacturer. The position is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with an initial assignment near a Siemens Partner facility in Prince George. After the project concludes, estimated at approximately three to four years, the position may transition to remote work.

The role also supports site operations and leads coordination related to order management, procurement, forecasting, material readiness, engineering changes, documentation, training, and continuous improvement. The employee will serve as a key communication link between Siemens teams and the Contract Manufacturer and proactively address operational, supply, schedule, and material risks.

Siemens describes itself as a global technology company working in industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company states its commitment to equitable opportunities and an inclusive workplace. The position is full-time and permanent, with an annual pay range of $112,961 to $193,647 and a target incentive of 15% of base salary. The offered wage may vary based on factors including candidate experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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, especially 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 or production environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution, including ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing.
• Experience identifying and implementing project cost savings measures.
• 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 multi-level 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 execution.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, services, and the Contract Manufacturer to deliver projects successfully.
• Oversee order management, procurement, forecasting, and material readiness to 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.
• Act as a key interface between Siemens teams and the Contract Manufacturer, communicating project status, priorities, demand, material availability, design changes, and constraints.
• Coordinate engineering change management, documentation, process training, and continuous improvement, ensuring changes are implemented and processes followed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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