Head of Project Execution

Siemens; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Oy in Finland and the Baltic states seeks an experienced Head of Project Execution to own and deliver the regional project portfolio. You will lead a project management organization, ensure profitability, governance, and on-time delivery in collaboration with Sales, Bid, and operations.

You will drive PMO excellence, manage scheduling and risk, mentor cross-functional teams in an international matrix, and oversee contracts with full P&L responsibility while upholding Siemens'

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience steering complex, large-scale technical projects or multi-project portfolios
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Engineering / Business Administration
• Experience leading project management professionals in an international matrix organization
• Strong financial and contract management skills with P&L responsibility
• Knowledge of modern project management methodologies and quality governance

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery, profitability, and customer acceptance of the project portfolio in Finland and the Baltic states.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team of project management professionals.
• Ensure adherence to PM@Siemens framework and PMO governance across all projects.
• Drive master scheduling, resource planning, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Drive proactive contract and claim management to safeguard margins and resolve commercial topics.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Negotiation

Risk management

People leadership

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Systems) or Industrial Engineering / Business Administration

Job description

At Siemens Mobility, we enable transport operators across the globe to shape sustainable and seamless passenger and freight mobility. In Finland and the Baltic states, we are driving modern rail infrastructure, intelligent traffic systems, and rolling stock forward.

We are now looking for an experienced Head of Project Execution to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will take overall ownership of delivering Siemens Mobility Oy’s project portfolio across Finland and the Baltics, leading a project management organization, and delivering projects that move millions of people reliably and sustainably. As Head of Project Execution, you report directly to the Managing Director of Siemens Mobility Oy.

You'll create impact by:

• Portfolio Accountability: Own end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery, profitability, and customer acceptance of Siemens Mobility Oy’s project portfolio in Finland and the Baltic states.
• People Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team of project management professionals.
• Governance & PM Standards: Ensure rigorous implementation and adherence to Siemens’ global project management framework (PM@Siemens) across all projects.
• PMO Excellence: Establish, manage, and continuously elevate PMO services and governance, covering master scheduling, resource planning, project documentation, and quality assurance.
• Commercial & Contract Mastery: Drive proactive contract and claim management, safeguarding margins and resolving commercial topics effectively.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Embed systematic risk and opportunity management throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure predictable execution.
• Pre-Sales & Bid Support: Collaborate closely with Sales and Bid Management during tender and acquisition phases to ensure technically sound, executable, and profitable offers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted key interface toward rail operators, public transport authorities, consortium partners, suppliers, and global Siemens units.
• Business Excellence & Quality: Champion our Zero Harm culture, ensuring uncompromising adherence to occupational safety, environmental sustainability, and rail quality standards.
• Educational Background: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Systems) or Industrial Engineering / Business Administration with strong technical acumen.
• Track Record: 8+ years of proven experience successfully steering complex, large-scale technical projects or multi-project portfolios—ideally in rail, transportation infrastructure, or industrial automation.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and empowering cross-functional project teams within an international matrix organization.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial expertise with full project P&L responsibility, cost control, budget forecasting, and active contract & claim management.
• Methodological Rigor: Comprehensive knowledge of modern project management methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and quality governance.
• Executive Communication & Negotiation: Confident negotiation, customer-interfacing, and presentation skills with an ability to manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Language skills: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

What gives you an edge:

• A recognized PM certification (e.g. PMP / PMI, IPMA Level B/A or PM@Siemens).
• Fluency in Finnish (valuable for local authority and stakeholder engagement).
• Specific domain knowledge within railway systems (signalling/ETCS, rolling stock, electrification, or turnkey infrastructure).
• Direct experience with public procurement legislation and standard contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or local Nordic/Baltic construction contracts)

• A recognized PM certification (e.g. PMP / PMI, IPMA Level B/A or PM@Siemens).
• Fluency in Finnish (valuable for local authority and stakeholder engagement).
• Specific domain knowledge within railway systems (signalling/ETCS, rolling stock, electrification, or turnkey infrastructure).
• Direct experience with public procurement legislation and standard contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or local Nordic/Baltic construction contracts)

We offer you:

• Strategic Impact: A key executive seat shaping the future of sustainable transportation infrastructure in Finland and the Baltics.
• Dynamic Culture: An open, collaborative environment with flat hierarchies and strong global backing.
• Flexibility & Wellbeing: Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Continuous Growth: Leadership training and international career opportunities within the global Siemens ecosystem.
• Competitive Package: A comprehensive total rewards package, including performance incentives and employee benefits.

Are you ready to lead impactful projects that keep society moving? November 4.

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