Program Manager RandD Business Excellence

Siemens; Thane; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Limited in Thane, Maharashtra, invites an experienced Program Manager - R&D (Business Excellence) to lead new product development and product localization for LV switchgear. You will guide cross-functional teams through concept, design, testing and cost estimation, ensuring compliance with IS/IEC standards and delivering on the department’s annual budget.

This role requires 10–15 years in switchgear R&D, PMBOK training, strong English communication, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in R&D of switchgear products with hands-on new product development experience.
• Experience in development & qualification of LV switchgear products.
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with familiarity in IS/IEC standards (IEC 60947, IEC 60898).
• PMBOK® Guide training or certification.
• Strong professional English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development from concept to prototype and testing.
• Guide team in patent reviews, simulations, and cost/time planning for product delivery.
• Support Design to Cost, product localization, and continuous process improvements.
• Coordinate ISO audits and documentation for quality systems.
• Drive digitalization topics and cybersecurity in product roadmaps.
• Manage a team of project managers and design developers and define clear KPIs.

Skills

Product knowledge

Budget planning

New product development

Team management

Design to cost

Lab upgradation

ISO audit

Digitalization

PMBOK

English communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

FEA tools

3D modeling

Job description

Job Description:

Were improving the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries!!

Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered optimally and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components, and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.

JOIN US! WE MAKE REAL WHAT MATTERS. THIS IS YOUR ROLE

Program Manager - R&D (Business Excellence)
Location - Kalwa

Job Description:

• Detailed Product Knowledge of LV Switchgear products, its function and application. (e.g. Contactors, Relays, Starters, ACB, MCB, Fuses, RCDs, DBs & relevant products.)
• Knowledge of IS & IEC standards for electrical switchgear & mechanical assemblies e.g. IEC 60947, IEC 60898.
• Budget: As a program manager, work with project managers to plan & monitor yearly budget of the department. Including local & global activities. Align this with management & different segments. Prepare inputs for years contracts (e.g. IDC, SLAs). Resource planning with demand.
• New Product Development: Guiding team in developing new products & also leading as project manager. Brainstorming and creating ideas for new products as per requirements from product management. Guide the team in making concept design, patent infringement review & new patent application, product simulations using finite element techniques, develop working prototype, conduct operational and type test, finalize design, estimate product cost and development time plan to facilitate decision on product delivery. (3D models, drawings, BOM, SAP, documentation)
  • Identify and implement measures for sustainability / environmental topics related to products. To know latest developments & requirements related to RED, EPD, Govt regulations & collaborate with team to implement in the new as well as existing products.
  • To explore new opportunities of products/improvements. Guide design developers to conceptualize the new ideas, make predictive simulations, build prototypes & evaluate performance to support business case & its viability.
• Support the Product Group teams: in Design to Cost, Continuous improvement of product design, Product Localization projects.
  • Support in lab upgradation/investment with Test Lab in-charge as necessary w.r.t. product roadmap.
  • Support in internal & external ISO audit. (Documentation, processes)
  • Support plant/dept on digitalization topics, including cybersecurity.
• Team Management & Collaboration:
  • Manage team of Project Managers & Product Design Developers.
  • Define roles and responsibilities, Set clear objectives for Dept e.g. KPIs & Team members. Communicate expectations, goals/targets and feedback to the group regularly and resolve any concerns or issues actively.
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience in demanding situations.
  • Provide timely feedback and encourage professional development of team & competency building as per product roadmap. Support team members professional development by providing opportunities for training and growth.
  • Adapt to make strategic decisions to ensure business success.
  • PRM (Product management), BD, Quality, Manufacturing, Customers, Suppliers etc
  • Germany, China, US etc.
  • Identify and address conflicts early, facilitating discussions and finding satisfactory solutions.

Must requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience of working in R&D of switchgear products with hands‑on experience of new product development
• Experience in development & qualification of L.V. switchgear products.
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Sound knowledge of physics & FE simulations e.g. Structural, Electro-thermal, electro-magnetic, motion etc.
• Trained in project management e.g. PMBOK® Guide.
• Candidate must have professional English written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Field of work: Research & Development

Company: Siemens Limited

Experience level: Experienced Professional

Job type: Full-time

Work mode: Office/Site only

Employment type: Permanent

Location(s): Thane - Maharashtra - India