Project Manager, Electrical Products

Siemens; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Dynamic Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Products (Switchgear, Switchboards, Busway) with remote work options and <20% travel. The role interfaces with customers and internal teams to execute mid to high-complexity electrical distribution projects in industries including chemical, oil & gas, automotive, energy, and aerospace.

You will manage project portfolios across the country, ensure on-time delivery, and improve margins while maintaining customer relationships. Requires US work authorization and LV products experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering or business administration.
• 3+ years of experience in the application and concepts of Low Voltage Products.
• Experience with SAP and exposure to Tableau.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Project manager for multiple LV product projects nationwide.
• Accountable for schedule, financials, and commissioning performance.
• Create baseline project schedules and set release dates.
• Set firm expectations on product release dates.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Drive margins via change orders, price escalations, and warranties.

Skills

LV Products knowledge

Project management

Communication

Education

BA/BS in engineering or business administration

BS in engineering

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager, LV Electrical Products, Industrial Distribution

Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (Remote)

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! From Day 1, you are empowered to create an impact with your full potential and creativity to make a difference for tomorrow. We truly have an inclusive and diverse team culture where you can be yourself. Our extensive global presence offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various industries, nations, and job domains, empowering our workforce to continuously enhance their skills and stay competitive. Create a better tomorrow with us!

We are looking for a Dynamic Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Products including Switchgear, Switchboards, Busway, and downstream products. This position reports to the Director of Industrial Vertical in the Project Management Organization. The successful candidate will interface with both internal and external customers to execute mid and high-level complexity electrical distribution projects within the Industrial Market that include Chemical, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Food & Beverage, EV Infrastructure, and Aerospace among others. This position allows for remote working with less than 20% travel required.

Where you will shine:

• Decision clarity under pressure—you separate noise from facts and act decisively
• Customer stewardship—you reset expectations when confronted with customer issues and can make the best decision for Siemens and the customer while maintaining the customer relationship.
• Resourcefulness—you make progress with limited authority and unlock cross‑functional help.

Over your first 90 days you can expect the following.

• 30 days: You will receive training on our products, systems, processes, and organization. You will shadow a live project and then be assigned a new project with assistance from a buddy that is on our Team. You are receiving on the job training as you are managing the phases of your project.
• 60 days: You will be assigned a second new project to manage and/or take over 1–2 projects that are already in progress.
• 90 days: You own a project portfolio consisting of 3–5 projects of varying sizes and scope.

You will make an impact with the following responsibilities:

• Project manager for multiple projects across the country
• Accountable for order execution including schedule, financial, and commissioning performance
• Create baseline project schedules and reset customer expectations (if required) upon project kickoff.
• Set firm expectations on expected product release dates.
• Use COMPAS to make configuration changes related to project changes or material adds to orders.
• Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to resolve project issues.
• Increase business unit margins through positive value adds to change orders, price escalations and selling extended warranties.
• Track and keep customers updated on pressing project issues.
• Track ship shorts
• Provide Financial Invoice Summaries and reconciliation support to closeout project at the completion of contracted scope of supply.
• Coordinate deliveries with project site
• Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive improvements across organizations.
• Apply skills to resolve complex problems to ensure successful delivery of projects pursuant to customer deliverables and agreed upon contract terms.
• Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high impact,
• complex and/or cross-functional problems.
• Develop risk mitigation plans to preempt potential problems through the application of
• concepts, techniques, knowledge, processes, and lessons learned.
• Comply with Siemens’ policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ownership of the project with minimal intervention from Sales.
• Assist and support in warranty related claims while balancing best bottom-line results and customer experience.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS in engineering or business administration.
• 3 plus years of experience in the application and concepts of Low Voltage Products.
• Experience with SAP, and exposure to Tableau etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in engineering
• Working with distributors, contractors (electrical and general), and in construction market
• Current PMI Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
• Demonstrates problem solving skills to stakeholders on various Low Voltage Electrical Systems products.
• Maintains excellent organizational skills to store critical company and customer files including Emails, Purchase Agreements, Contract Drawings and Specifications, Bid Proposals, Project
• Schedules, Meeting Minutes, Submittal documents
• Proven ability to demonstrate and apply strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and leadership skills.
• Experience with COMPAS
• Achievement & Results Orientation Able to identify complex problems, analyze options, and reach positive, effective, and practical solutions.
• Customer Service Orientation Works well with Internal and External customers utilizing strong Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Industry Knowledge Understands our Channels of Distribution Direct and Indirect and is aware of risk of litigation, makes key managers aware of and works to mitigate exposure from affiliates, distribution, Joint Ventures, EPC, and General Contractors
• Discernment Develop ability to cut through the clutter to see and address the real issues facing the Project Stakeholders
• Perspective See clearly beyond their own venture across functional areas specifically manufacturing facilities to successfully coordinate related products.
• Communication Effectively and efficiently communicate knowledge across functional areas both with internal and external Project Stakeholders
• Resourcefulness Exhibit creative ways to make things happen with less authority and fewer resources.
• Accountability & Responsibility for Results Understand the difference between fault and responsibility throughout the life of the project and accept ultimate accountability for project results

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Benefits and Perks:

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 $74,970 - $128,520. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs

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 Siemens here.

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.

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