Senior Project Manager (f/m/d) Strategic Manufacturing Projects

Siemens; Bayern; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share plans

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Accessible locations

Job summary

Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation is seeking a high-impact leader to drive strategic projects across our network of factories. You will partner with senior leaders to shape initiatives, then guide them end-to-end to deliver tangible business outcomes.

A master’s degree and a track record in manufacturing project leadership are required. You will thrive in ambiguous environments, manage risks, and align diverse teams across cultures.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience leading complex projects in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong project management expertise with structured problem-solving (Six Sigma or similar).
• Ability to align diverse stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to identify, shape, and execute key initiatives for growth and transformation.
• Lead strategic projects end-to-end until business impact.
• Deliver measurable results by driving execution, managing risks, and ensuring quality.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean

Cross-cultural collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Are you passionate about enabling the future of manufacturing? Join our team and play a key role in leading high-impact strategic projects across our network of 20+ factories.

The projects range from developing manufacturing footprint masterplans for entire factory networks and shaping strategic make-or-buy decisions, to launching new factories and contract manufacturing partnerships, as well as driving hands‑on shopfloor improvements through lean, automation, digitalization, and AI.

What We Offer You

• An attractive remuneration package
• Access to Siemens share plans
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests
• Barrier‑free locations

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Partner with senior leaders to identify, shape, and execute the initiatives that matter most for the company's growth and transformation
• Lead strategic projects end‑to‑end until business impact
• Deliver measurable business impact by driving execution, managing risks proactively, and maintaining the highest standards of quality
• Align cross‑functional, intercultural teams and external partners around a shared vision and turn strategy into results
• Accelerate performance on the shopfloor through lean, automation, digitalization, and AI‑driven process improvements
• Build a unique understanding of our business and expand your global network
• Develop the experience and visibility needed for future leadership opportunities

Your success is grounded in

• You have many years of experience leading complex projects in manufacturing environments, a proven track record of delivering measurable business impact, and a master's degree.
• You combine strong project management expertise with structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma or comparable frameworks) to tackle complex challenges in a data‑driven and results‑oriented way.
• You thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and proactively drive topics forward. You are a skilled facilitator, mediator, and communicator who can align diverse stakeholders and bridge the gap between executive leadership and shopfloor teams.
• You bring a hands‑on manufacturing mindset combined with a passion for automation, digitalization, and AI, understanding how technology can improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• You feel at home on the shopfloor. Lean thinking, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are part of your DNA, and you can engage effectively with operators, engineers, factory leaders, and senior management alike.
• Experience in Electrical Distribution products (e.g., GIS, AIS, Vacuum Interrupters, or Circuit Breakers) and Engineering‑to‑Order (ETO) manufacturing is an advantage.
• You enjoy working across cultures and are excited to travel globally on a project basis to support our factories and drive sustainable business impact.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

About Us

At Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, infrastructure, and industries. We enable the transition to a sustainable energy system, while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. That’s why we are committed to creating a greener future and transforming the way we live and work.

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