Controls and Automation Project Development Manager

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omterra is seeking a CP LMU Controls Project Development Manager to lead sales and business development in controls and automation systems. You will partner across international teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients, driving growth in a dynamic market.

The role requires a strong background in controls and automation, with significant travel and a focus on customer relationship management and strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years combined sales/business development with Controls and Automation Systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and knowledge of rotating equipment control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive sales growth in controls and automation systems.
• Engage with Client Managers to assess needs and propose tailored solutions.
• Manage CRM/Salesforce updates and maintain the sales pipeline.
• Travel 50–70% to meet customers and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Sales & Business Development

Controls & Automation

CRM / Salesforce

Domestic travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Industrial control systems

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. \"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Controls and Automation Project Development Manager

About the Role

Job ID

304190

Location

United States of America

Louisiana

Company

Organization

Transformation of Industry

Business Unit

Compression

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us as a CP LMU Controls Project Development Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our sales and business development efforts in the Controls and Automation Systems sector. Imagine leading strategic initiatives that leverage your expertise in controls and automation products to create innovative solutions for our clients. You will engage with diverse teams, collaborating across organizational and international boundaries to ensure project success. Your self-motivation and high-energy drive will be key as you navigate the dynamic landscape of our industry, making a significant impact on our growth and success.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Individual contributor role focused on business development and sales growth within controls, automation systems, and rotating equipment solutions.
• 50–70% domestic travel required to meet customers, stakeholders, and build strong client relationships.
• Identify and develop upgrade opportunities for existing steam turbines and generators, driving new sales and market expansion.
• Partner with Client Managers to assess customer equipment challenges, needs, and business goals, then recommend tailored solutions.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing resource, providing expert guidance on control and automation systems while maintaining CRM/Salesforce updates.
• Manage the sales pipeline and market awareness, creating a strong sales funnel and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute strategic growth initiatives

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering or a related Engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ combined experience with sales/business development and Controls and Automation Systems is required; Candidates with more experience may be eligible for a more senior level role.
• Strategic orientation with detailed knowledge of controls and automation products, services, and markets is required.
• Willingness to travel domestically is required.
• Experience with control systems for rotating equipment sales and/or capital project business development is a plus.
• Familiar with industrial compressors, including an understanding of compressor performance and application principles is preferred.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

OurTransformation of Industrydivision is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining–the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy’s mission forward.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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