Industrial Automation Project Manager - Great Opportunity for Saudi Nationals

Siemens; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries in Saudi Arabia, Al-Khobar, seeks an Industrial Automation Project Manager to lead end-to-end EPC projects, define scope, milestones, and deliverables, and manage cross‑functional teams while ensuring compliance with EHS, QA/QC, and contract requirements.

You will maintain customer relations, prepare reports, manage budgets and risks, and drive on-schedule delivery using Primavera P6 and MS Project; a PM certification and 10+ years in large projects are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics.
• 10 years of professional experience in large EPC projects.
• 8 years in engineering and execution of contracts.
• 3 years leading teams of more than 10 individuals.
• PM certification (PMP or PM@Siemens).
• Good Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project skills.
• Strong client-facing and collaboration with client/contractor teams.
• Deep knowledge of Industrial Automation apps, including DCS/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation through commissioning and handover.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project schedules, WBS, and resource plans.
• Use Primavera P6 and MS Project for schedule development and reporting.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and implement corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities; support change orders and negotiations.
• Serve as primary customer contact and manage internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, QA/QC, and Siemens processes.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

PM@Siemens

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Client facing

Stakeholder management

DCS and SCADA

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Job description

Industrial Automation Project Manager - Great Opportunity for Saudi Nationals

525557

10-Sep-2026

Project Management

Industrial Automation Project Manager – Saudi Arabia/Al-Khobar

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving 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 international team.

Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Ready to create your own journey?

Join our Digital Industry as an Industrial Automation Project Manager and help us transform the everyday by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.

You‘ll make an impact by:

• Ensuring compliance with customer contract requirements
• Ensuring compliance with corporate EHS standards
• Ensuring compliance with corporate QA/QC standards
• Represents Siemens’ contractual and commercial interests vs customer and communicates with customer
• Clarifies requirements with customer and, if applicable, with authorities
• Obtains licenses and consents
• Provides feedback and lessons learned
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation through commissioning and handover
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource plans
• Utilize Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project for schedule development, tracking, and reporting
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and implement corrective actions as required
• Ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and internal governance standards
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and revenue recognition
• Monitor profitability and financial KPIs
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities
• Support change order management and contract negotiations
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers
• Manage internal and external stakeholders across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and service teams
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and long-term relationship development
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Ensure compliance with Siemens processes, quality standards, and EHS requirements
• Lead issue resolution and escalation management
• Lead cross-functional project teams (engineering, software, automation, service, etc.)
• Prepares and participate in customer monthly meeting
• Prepares and presents customer weekly site report
• Prepares internal weekly site reports
• Supports claims and claim defenses vs customer and contractors and provides substantiation for claims and claim defense.

Your success is grounded in

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics.
• 10 years professional experience in large EPC projects.
• 8 years professional experience in engineering and execution of contracts.
• 3 years professional experience in leading teams of > 10 individuals.
• PMP certification or PM@Siemens certification.
• Good Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project software skills.
• Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team.
• In depth knowledge of Industrial Automation applications, including DCS and SCADA systems.

Localization Commitment:

Localization is a strategic priority and a cornerstone of Siemens' growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In line with this commitment, we strongly encourage qualified Saudi national engineering professionals meeting the above qualifications to apply for this role. Siemens is committed to developing local talent and building long-term engineering capability within the Kingdom as part of its broader Vision 2030-aligned growth strategy.

Transform the everyday with us

We value your outstanding 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.

We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote, virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.