Associate Project Manager - PM Next

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (ID); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join the Electrification and Automation PMO as part of the PM Next Program. This role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office and offers structured development through training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience.

You will support the Project Management team across all phases, coordinate schedules and resources, and help drive customer acceptance and closeout while collaborating with cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution.
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager across all project phases, including milestone deliverables, documentation, case management, financial tracking, and ensuring overall project progress from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with the Customer Care team to develop use cases that support project acceptance and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver monthly status reports, customer progress updates, change proposals, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Lead and drive final customer acceptance milestones, ensuring completion of all required documentation, equipment acceptance, and financial closeout requirements.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of project schedules, aligning with project and site teams to identify and manage time-sensitive needs.
• Track project resources and progress; participate in and, when needed, lead customer meetings while capturing detailed notes throughout all project phases—from kickoff through punch list completion.

Skills

Power distribution basics

Electrical drawings

MS Office

MS Project

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Business Administration

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you.

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

Siemens' PMO is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our team in Electrification and Automation and Protection and Automation (P&A) Team. This role is based in Wendell, NC and is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in office.

As part of Siemens' PM Next Program, you will join a structured project management development pathway designed to prepare future Project Managers for long-term success within our PMO organization. The program combines formal training, mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and practical project experience to build project management expertise while developing an understanding of our products, customers, and business processes. Successful participants will transition into one of several PMO verticals upon completion of the program.

You’llmake an impact by:

As an APM, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Management team for the successful execution of projects, from project initiation through final closeout. You will work in a matrix style organization requiring excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The APM role comes with ample opportunities for growth, reflective of Siemens mission to empower people with a growth mindset.

• Support the Project Manager across all project phases, including milestone deliverables, documentation, case management, financial tracking, and ensuring overall project progress from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with the Customer Care team to develop use cases that support project acceptance and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver monthly status reports, customer progress updates, change proposals, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Lead and drive final customer acceptance milestones, ensuring completion of all required documentation, equipment acceptance, and financial closeout requirements.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of project schedules, aligning with project and site teams to identify and manage time-sensitive needs.
• Track project resources and progress; participate in and, when needed, lead customer meetings while capturing detailed notes throughout all project phases—from kickoff through punch list completion.
• Capture and manage punch lists from site commissioning, driving closure through cross-functional coordination with Siemens field service technicians, Customer Care, project managers, factory personnel, and vendors; provide regular updates to customers and site teams.
• Coordinate onboarding/orientation of field service technicians with Customer Care, ensuring they are equipped with all necessary project documentation (scope of work, drawings, specifications, engineered drawings, and project contacts) and prepared ahead of site visits.
• Schedule project-specific commissioning resources, provide required documentation, and ensure readiness of all field personnel prior to site execution.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of power distribution; ability to read and understand basic electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
• 10% Travel required (national and international)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor of Business Administration preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemenshere .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The pay range for this position is $50,337 - $86,292 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

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