Senior Project Manager - SCADA Energy Management Systems

Siemens Corporation•Saint Paul, MN

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Siemens Grid Software, our mission is to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. And for that we need you! We are paving the way for autonomous grid management empowering grid operators to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. By leaving behind traditional ways of tackling the net zero challenge and embracing the powerful capabilities of software and digital technology, we turn the complexity of grids into competitive advantage. No matter where power comes from or where it goes, we make sure it makes its way at every step. Find out how Siemens Grid Software is decoding the future of energy. Join our team, get inspired, and help us re-imagine the world! Transform the everyday with us! We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for software development of SCADA Energy Management Systems. This is a hybrid position located in Minnetonka MN.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or instrumentation engineering
Professional software development project management experience with large SCADA and EMS systems in the electrical utility industry using Jira and MS Project Schedule
Advanced skills in business data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
PMP certification required within one year of accepting offer to retain employment
20% Travel required (national and international)

Nice To Haves

Agile methodology experience preferred
Commitment to develop, drive, and manage projects in a highly competitive market
Experience in identifying and implementing cost saving (measures within project
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
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
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes and develop innovative solutions for execution
Demonstrated ability in contract and change management

Responsibilities

Manage customer expectations across all the projects and various internal functions on project cycle and lead single and multi-product software solutions projects.
Direct all phases of projects from inception through completion.
Define project scope, goals and results that support the business goals and requirements in collaboration with account sales executives, senior management and stakeholders.
Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of the assigned project(s).
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Proactively manage changes in project scope to increase success and minimize risk to the customer and the company
Develop complete project plans and associated communications documents.
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 project/program. Support Process improvements.
Collaborate with other PMO teams at the GSW, Siemens Industry, and within other segments to ensure consistency and alignment, along with the sharing of best practices to continuously improve project/program efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Identify risks and issues and solution mitigating actions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Close liaison with Claim manager for managing contractual disputes.
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements for the contracted scope of the project(s) and maintain the relationship during the project execution.
Direct diagnostics with the ability to determine root cause and corrective actions while controlling nonconformance cost.
Apply Siemens project process and management principles at all aspects of project scope and deliverables.
Coach, mentor, empower and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Conduct project retrospective and create a recommendations report in order to identify Successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

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