R&D Project Manager - Engineering

Siemens Energy

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando is seeking an R&D Project Manager for the 8H platform to drive engine development and upgrades from concept through first-engine shipment.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service, applying advanced tools to balance technical and business priorities while ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
3–5+ years of project or program management experience in engineering, product development or R&D.
Ability to balance technical, cost, schedule and business objectives while guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end engine development and upgrade programs from concept to first-engine shipment.
Drive program strategy, schedules, milestones, and investment planning across global teams.
Apply QFD, FMEA, SIRA and other tools to optimize designs and assess risk.
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, validation and implementation of solutions.
Champion disciplined product development processes and documentation.
Provide clear stakeholder communication and cross-functional leadership for alignment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

R&D program management

Stakeholder communication

FMEA & QFD knowledge

PMP / PgMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Stage-Gate

PDP processes

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as an R&D Project Manager for the 8H platform, driving innovation for one of the world's most advanced gas turbine product lines!

Lead high-impact engine development and upgrade programs from concept through first-engine shipment, transforming breakthrough ideas into real-world energy solutions. Partner across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service to deliver complex programs that advance technology, accelerate innovation, mitigate risk, and create lasting value for customers around the globe.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Lead end-to-end engine development and upgrade programs from concept through first-engine shipment, delivering technical objectives on time and within R&D budget.
Drive program strategy, schedules, milestones, investment planning, and execution across global engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams.
Apply QFD, FMEA, SIRA, and other engineering tools to optimize designs, assess risk, and balance technical, commercial, and business priorities.
Lead resolution of complex technical challenges by driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, validation, and implementation.
Champion disciplined product development processes, governance, and documentation to ensure predictable execution and exceptional quality.
Provide clear stakeholder communication, transparent program visibility, and strong cross-functional leadership to keep teams aligned and accelerate results.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, with PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
3-5+ years of project or program management experience leading complex engineering, product development, or R&D initiatives; additional experience may be considered for higher-level placement.
Proven ability to manage significant R&D investments, budgets, resource allocation, and program financial performance while balancing technical, cost, schedule, quality, and business objectives.
Demonstrated success leading global cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Leadership to achieve program goals.
Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles, risk management, and structured engineering methodologies (such as FMEA, QFD, Stage-Gate, PDP, or equivalent), with a track record of delivering products from concept through launch or first-customer delivery.
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.

Preferred

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Service

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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