Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in the Raleigh area seeks a Project Office Head for Manufacturing Capacity Expansion to lead a growing team of project managers and drive end-to-end footprint expansion, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, and integration projects. You will align cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, and launch readiness from planning through ramp-up.

The role demands on-site leadership, executive communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with the following: Leading complex industrial launches, manufacturing startups or expansions, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, automation, equipment implementation, production transfers, or integration projects.
• Managing salaried professionals, including hiring, workload allocation, objectives, key performance indicators, development, and performance discussions.
• Project portfolio management using integrated schedules, critical path analysis, milestone governance, Microsoft Project, risk and issue controls, action logs, and stakeholder reporting.
• Managing project budgets, capital expenditures, operating expenses, resource capacity and loading, supplier commitments, and the business impact of project decisions.
• Influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority, resolving complex issues, and delivering concise executive presentations and decision-focused communications.
• Ability to work on site during critical execution phases and travel as required to support project locations, suppliers, commissioning, validation, ramp-up, and launch activities.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing team of project managers and the end-to-end delivery of manufacturing footprint expansion, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, and integration projects.
• Align cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, budgets, schedules, and launch readiness from early planning through commissioning, production ramp-up, and handoff to operations.
• The role combines people leadership, portfolio governance, practical problem solving, and concise executive communication.
• Direct capital expenditure and operating expense budget control, resource loading, supplier commitments, schedule performance, documentation, financial controls, and escalation of cost or timing risks.
• Prepare concise executive presentations and steering committee updates that translate project data into clear status, tradeoffs, decisions, mitigation actions, and business impact.

Skills

Portfolio Leadership

Team Development

Cross-Functional Coordination

Integrated Project Planning

Budget & Resource Control

Problem Solving

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or related STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Job ID

521806

Posted since

09-Sep-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Manufacturing

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

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!

We are looking for a Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion. This position will be based in the Raleigh area of North Carolina.

You will lead a growing team of project managers and the end-to-end delivery of manufacturing footprint expansion, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, and integration projects. You will align cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, budgets, schedules, and launch readiness from early planning through commissioning, production ramp-up, and handoff to operations. The role combines people leadership, portfolio governance, practical problem solving, and concise executive communication.

You’ll make a difference with:

• Portfolio Leadership - Lead a portfolio of manufacturing capacity expansion, plant startup, contract manufacturing, new product introduction, and integration projects, including scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, decisions, risks, and recovery plans.
• Team Development - Manage, develop, and scale a team of salaried project management professionals by supporting hiring, establishing objectives and key performance indicators, allocating project capacity, and conducting regular performance discussions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Coordinate R&D, product development, operations, manufacturing and automation engineering, supply chain, quality, environmental health and safety, facilities, finance, human resources, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and applicable authorities.
• Integrated Project Planning - Build integrated project plans covering product and process maturity, equipment specifications, sourcing, factory and site acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, material readiness, staffing, training, production launch, and stable ramp-up.
• Budget and Resource Control - Direct capital expenditure and operating expense budget control, resource loading, supplier commitments, schedule performance, documentation, financial controls, and escalation of cost or timing risks.
• Problem Solving - Resolve complex, ambiguous project constraints through resourceful, practical solutions that protect safety, quality, budget, schedule, equipment readiness, material availability, and launch outcomes.
• Executive Communication - Prepare concise executive presentations and steering committee updates that translate project data into clear status, tradeoffs, decisions, mitigation actions, and business impact.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
  • Leading complex industrial launches, manufacturing startups or expansions, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, automation, equipment implementation, production transfers, or integration projects.
  • Managing salaried professionals, including hiring, workload allocation, objectives, key performance indicators, development, and performance discussions.
  • Project portfolio management using integrated schedules, critical path analysis, milestone governance, Microsoft Project, risk and issue controls, action logs, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Managing project budgets, capital expenditures, operating expenses, resource capacity and loading, supplier commitments, and the business impact of project decisions.
  • Influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority, resolving complex issues, and delivering concise executive presentations and decision-focused communications.
• Ability to work on site during critical execution phases and travel as required to support project locations, suppliers, commissioning, validation, ramp-up, and launch activities.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional certification, equivalent practical project management credential, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Master of Business Administration or additional education in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or project management.
• Experience with greenfield or brownfield manufacturing startups, mergers and acquisitions integration, line relocations, engineered electrical equipment, power distribution, protection, control, or critical power solutions.
• Experience with factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, qualification, production validation, material flow, automation reliability, staffing readiness, training, and ramp-up governance.
• Experience using Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to organize project information and create clear executive-level reporting.

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 $129,520 - $222,034 annually with a target incentive of 20% 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .

Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.