Research and Development Project Manager

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible work environment with flexi‑s

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Profit sharing

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research and Development Project Manager to drive advanced engine development projects, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery of turbine components.

You will collaborate with technical leads, control milestones in EPM, and manage risks and supplier transitions, while balancing schedule, cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of project management experience across functions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Fluency in English; French-speaking environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope with partners and communicate requirements to teams.
• Develop project plans in EPM and ensure milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Manage the Product Development Process (PDP) and deliver defined scope.
• Lead execution by coordinating engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Identify KPIs and report status and forecasts to partners.
• Act as an entrepreneur, identify opportunities and escalate issues as needed.
• Manage risks with mitigation strategies aligned to business risk.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Lean & Agile

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Engineering know-how

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft EPM

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Research and Development Project Manager

About the Role

Location

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Warwickshire

Warwick

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd.

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Distributed

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day
Join us as a Research and Development Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing engine efficiencies and reducing emissions in gas turbines. Imagine leading a highly motivated team, driving project execution while adhering to quality standards that ensure the safe introduction of innovative solutions. You will collaborate with diverse professionals, focusing on Turbine Blades and Vanes components, and facilitate transitions to new suppliers. Your contributions will provide meaningful benefits to our customers and support Siemens Energy’s mission of sustainability.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Engage partners to define project scope and effectively communicate requirements to project teams.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads and Resource Owners to develop project plans in Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM), ensuring milestone results are delivered on schedule.
• Manage the project throughout the Product Development Process (PDP), taking full accountability for delivering the defined scope.
• Lead project execution by coordinating multiple functions, including engineering, business controlling, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Identify Project KPIs and implement a robust communication plan to report project status and forecasts, serving as the single point of contact for partner inquiries.
• Act as an Entrepreneur during project execution by proactively identifying opportunities and challenges, ensuring timely decisions on open issues and escalating when necessary.
• Manage risks by developing effective strategies for risk mitigation based on business risk appetites.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with over 5 years of proven Project Management experience across functions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, coupled with strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and a passion for ownership.
• Experience in Project Management excellence areas, including Lean and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in developing, monitoring, and controlling project plans within an engineering environment.
• Advanced knowledge of gas turbine products, technology, and product development practices, particularly in Turbine Blades and Vanes Manufacturing.
• RDPM certification, PMP certification, or a recognized equivalent is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required to comprehend documentation and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and international colleagues in a French‑speaking environment.

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
Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work‑life balance
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting, and digital workspaces
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy additional days
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives