System Engineering Project Manager – Rolling stock

Siemens; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a System Engineering Project Manager in Bangalore. This role involves defining project scope and objectives, managing resources, and ensuring project quality. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of engineering experience, particularly in rolling stock development, and strong project management skills.

You will engage with stakeholders globally, drive decision-making, and lead a multidisciplinary team. Apply to make a real impact at Siemens!

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with a graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering.
• Expertise in the rolling stock product development process.
• Proven track record of cross-functional projects in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the project scope, objectives, and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule.
• Manage changes to the project scope and budget.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence and negotiation skills

Risk management

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering

Tools

PMP/PMI certification

Job description

Position Overview

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for individuals who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn and want to make a real impact, now and in the future. This position is for a System Engineering Project Manager – Rolling Stock, based in Bangalore with potential travel within India and overseas.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Network 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

• Minimum 15 years of experience 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 and negotiation skills with the ability to drive decision making across multiple stakeholders at all levels.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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. We are dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Bangalore. You may be required to visit other locations within India and outside.

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