Project Manager - Systems

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 74,970 - 128,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Target incentive of 10% of base salary

Job summary

Siemens Mobility, based in Wendell, North Carolina, is searching for a Project Manager to oversee customer-facing projects in power distribution. This hybrid role demands strong project management skills, experience in medium- or high-voltage equipment, and the ability to lead teams effectively.

The successful candidate will manage complex projects, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure successful execution within budget and timeline constraints. Benefits include competitive pay from $74,970 to $128,520 annually, along with health and wellness perks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in the power distribution industry.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing projects balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality.
• Lead complex, high-impact projects from initiation through closeout.
• Communicate expectations, updates, risks, and progress clearly.

Skills

Project management expertise

Strong analytical skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or willingness to obtain

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 thrives 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 Electrification & 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 todays and tomorrow’s power grid!

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our PMO's Systems Group. This role is hybrid (remote/office mix) based in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make a difference by:

You’ll manage customer-facing projects in a fast-paced environment, balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations. The PM will lead complex, high-impact projects from initiation through closeout. In this role, you’ll work within a matrixed organization and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver medium‑voltage power distribution solutions, photovoltaic inverter projects, and automation‑focused systems.

• Lead all phases of assigned projects—from planning to execution and final closeout.
• Own project cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
• Define project milestones and ensure alignment with master plans and timelines.
• Communicate expectations, updates, risks, and progress clearly to team members, leadership, and customers.
• Provide routine status reports covering scope, budget, schedule, and performance.
• Identify project risks or issues and drive effective solutions (including resource allocation or contract adjustments).
• Handle customer expectations throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Lead single- and multi-product medium-voltage solutions projects.
• Conduct diagnostics to resolve root causes and implement corrective actions.

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

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in the power distribution industry, focusing on medium- or high-voltage equipment/switchgear.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret results and present recommendations to senior management and customers.
• Proven leadership experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams (program management, engineering, services, operations, logistics).
• Demonstrated success driving and running projects in competitive technical markets.
• Experience implementing cost‑saving measures within projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information to varied audiences.
• Experience in contract management and change management.
• PMP certification (or willingness to obtain within one year of hire).

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 $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. 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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Wendell , North Carolina , United States of America