Senior Technical Project Manager - EMS

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager – EMS to lead strategic initiatives across Energy Market Management System projects. You will diagnose root causes of underperformance, implement governance, and drive data-driven improvements in sprint predictability and delivery.

You will collaborate with technical leads, manage customer-facing discussions, and partner with Project Managers to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE/IT/EE; master's preferred.
• 5+ years in technical project leadership within software development; 3 years in mission-critical/grid software systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose root causes of underperformance and implement systemic improvements.
• Design and apply governance frameworks amidst objections.
• Use data-driven decision making to improve sprint predictability and delivery.
• Collaborate with technical leads to manage EMS architecture and dependencies.
• Communicate clearly with customers and partner with PMs for successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks before they affect customers.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Data-driven Decision Making

Change Management

Governance

Customer-Facing Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or electrical engineering (master's degree preferred)

Tools

SCRUM

Job description

Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Senior Technical Project Manager – EMS

You’ll make an impact by:

• Strategic Leadership and Root Cause Analysis:
• Diagnose root causes of underperformance (currently internal completion challenges) and implement systemic solutions, not quick fixes
• Design and implement governance frameworks despite objections
• Use data-driven decision making to drive improvements in sprint predictability and completion rates
• Change Management and Resistance Handling:
• Drive process changes by weighing objections and building trust within the team
• Facilitate and redirect meetings independently when derailed
• Influence without authority – build consensus while holding firm on critical governance principles
• Technical Collaboration and Orchestration:
• Leverage technical team leads effectively to manage complex Energy Market Management System architecture – you cannot be the technical expert on everything
• Build technical contingency buffers to protect against infrastructure outages and blockers
• Address chronic estimation inaccuracy through improved planning and risk management
• Work effectively with technical experts – building trust within the team
• Customer-Facing Leadership and PM Collaboration (CRITICAL):
• PROACTIVELY partner with the Project Manager (not reactive)
• Align with the project manager and take co-ownership of the successful execution of the project
• Anticipate PM needs and provide clear technical input, options, and arguments for customer discussions WITHOUT being asked
• Identify and mitigate technical risks BEFORE they become critical issues affecting customers
• Navigate communication challenges: varying technical knowledge levels, and differences in communication styles
• Explain complex technical topics pragmatically and simply to diverse customer collaborators
• Build customer trust through transparency about risks and challenges, realistic expectation management, and consistent follow-through on commitments
• Manage expectations realistically, discussing trade-offs, and communicating proactively about risks
• Serve as credible technical voice in customer meetings, presenting options with pros/cons for decisions, bringing to bear subject matter experts within the team as necessary.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor's degree required – with a preference for majors in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electrical engineering (master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years in technical project leadership within software development, with at least 3 years in mission-critical or grid software systems (EMM, EMS, ADMS, SCADA, or similar)
• Ready for international travel
• Process Expertise:
• Experience implementing governance frameworks
• Experience managing meeting derailment independently
• Experience with SCRUM
• Customer-Facing and PM Partnership (CRITICAL):
• Proven experience proactively partnering with Project Managers or Account Managers to realistically manage customer expectations
• Track record of building customer trust
• Leadership and Influence:
• Ability to influence customers, senior leadership, and technical experts to change culture
• Experience working effectively with and leading team members
• Strong partner management skills – managing UP (to Engineering Manager) ACROSS (to PM, team leads), and DOWN (to team).

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Bangalore, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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