System Engineering Project Manager – Rolling stock

Siemens; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Bangalore, India is seeking a System Engineering Project Manager for rolling stock projects. You will lead complex system engineering deliveries, coordinate engineers and software developers, and drive adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering experience with a relevant degree. PMP/PMI certification and German language are advantageous, with strong stakeholder management and global collaboration skills expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience with a graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a complex and changing environment.
• PMP/PMI certification and German language are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives and technical requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with schedules, resources, and milestones.
• Manage changes to scope to keep projects aligned with goals.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of system engineers and software developers.
• Assign tasks and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the team.
• Maintain a detailed project schedule with critical paths and dependencies.
• Monitor budgets and implement cost-control measures.
• Produce KPI reports and risk analyses for stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks.
• Coordinate with engineering centers and business units across regions.
• Engage with customers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver regular progress updates and technical presentations.
• Participate in management meetings and report project health/KPIs.
• Network across India and overseas engineering departments.
• Establish and enforce quality standards, workflows, and processes.
• Measure deliverable quality and address non-conformances.
• Ensure successful project handover to customers.

Skills

Cross-functional projects

PMP/PMI certification

German language

Education

Engineering degree (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Job description

Hello Visionary! 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 an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

Hello Visionary! 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 an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for System Engineering Project Manager – Rolling stock

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The System Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex system engineering projects. They will oversee the planning, execution, and control of project activities, ensuring that technical requirements, budgets, and timelines are met. The System Engineering Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, software developers, and stakeholders, to coordinate and optimize project performance.

• Define the project scope, objectives, and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including schedules, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Manage changes to the project scope and ensure the project remains aligned with the overall goals.
• Assemble and lead a multidisciplinary team of system engineers, software developers, and other technical specialists.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to the system engineering team.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, identifying critical paths and dependencies.
• Monitor and control the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Implement effective cost-control measures and report on project KPI’s.
• Identify, analyze, and proactively manage potential technical, operational, and organizational risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Continuously monitor the project environment and adjust the risk management plan as needed.
• Act as Linkage between the rolling stock business Unit and Engineering center India.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress updates, technical reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Participate in global and local management meetings and present project health/KPI.
• Networking on all levels in India and overseas engineering departments.
• Establish and implement quality standards, internal workflows, tools, processes, and procedures for the system engineering project.
• Monitor and measure the quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet the specified technical requirements.
• Coordinate with the system engineering team to address any quality-related issues or non-conformances.
• Ensure the successful completion and handover of the project to the customer or end-users.
• Conduct a comprehensive project review, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate with the team to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Desired Skills:

• You should have minimum experience of 15+ years along with a graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering. Expertise in the rolling stock product development process.
• Proven track record of cross-functional projects and tasks in a complex and changing environment. PMP/PMI certification and German language will be added advantage.
• Strong influence & negotiations skills with ability to drive decision making across multiple stakeholders at all levels.

Join us and be yourself!

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.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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