Principal Technical Author

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Burton CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team collaboration

Lead a variety of innovative projects

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays and parental le

Continual learning

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited in Lincoln is seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager to lead complex modification and upgrade programs for SGT gas turbines, directing the full project lifecycle from contract award through commissioning.

You will steer cross-functional teams, manage budgets and risks, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure compliance with quality standards, safety policies, and technical excellence across global product centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of technical project management experience in power generation, oil & gas, or rotating equipment sectors.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications; Siemens Energy PM Certification advantageous.
• Track record delivering gas turbine upgrade/service projects with strong leadership.
• Skilled in project scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex modifications and upgrades for SGT gas turbines, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from contract award to commissioning; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Monitor budgets and cash flows, implement actions to optimize financial performance and manage variations.
• Serve as primary contact for external customers, maintaining strong relationships throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks, aligning local teams with global centers.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

PMP

PRINCE2

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Technical Author

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, GB, LN1 3

Organization: Siemens Energy Limited

Business Unit: Gas Services

Experience Level: Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine leading the charge in delivering excellence within the Project Management Mods & Ups division at Siemens Energy as a Principal Technical Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex modification and upgrade projects for SGT gas turbines, ensuring operational continuity and project delivery success. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from contract award to final commissioning, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in navigating commercial and risk management, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving project success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• You will lead the execution of complex modifications and upgrades for SGT gas turbines, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• You will monitor project budgets and cash flows, implementing corrective actions to optimize financial performance and manage contract variations effectively.
• You will act as the primary point of contact for external customers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks, facilitating alignment between local execution teams and global product competence centers.

What You Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• You have extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical project management within the power generation, oil & gas, or rotating equipment sectors.
• You possess certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner, with Siemens Energy PM Certification being highly advantageous.
• You have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex gas turbine upgrade or service projects, showcasing your strong leadership capabilities.
• You are skilled in project scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting, with a deep understanding of SGT gas turbine technology and modifications engineering principles.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups