Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.

Our Global Enterprise Customer’s team is seeking a motivated Program Manager for Building Solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of complex, cross-border customer programs across multiple Global sites. Collaborating with our local project/bid managers and service delivery teams within Europe, you will be instrumental in developing our customers' businesses and nurturing key relationships. If you are a senior program or project manager with a passion for innovation and a track record of success, we invite you to join our team and help us build a better tomorrow!

Your new responsibilities

• Ensure alignment with customer requirements (e.g. contract/frame agreement) for complex, multi-site programs based on standardized solutions and/or services
• Write and/or adapt playbooks/documentation to deploy the program
• Actively participate/represent our team in the approval process for assigned projects under an approved Program
• Define the right delivery models for each project in alignment with the local delivery teams
• Coordinate/guide project teams and optimize project efficiency
• Devise optimization measures and scalable models to reduce execution effort and improve margins
• Guide and support claim management identifying/driving possible deviations from the contract/agreed standards
• Collect and report consolidated status of projects/services executed under a contract/frame agreement
• Create/share best practice and ensure knowledge is distilled and leveraged for other opportunities
• Act as escalation level for customer HQ during execution of programs
• Ensure all strategic milestones/review points are completed effectively and appropriate leadership/stakeholders are notified and involved
• Identify upside potential, advise the customer about additional benefits and support project/service extension reporting results

Your skills and experience 

• Several years of operational experience as program manager for complex and cross-border solutions projects; preferably within the building industry, specifically the pharma or datacenter vertical
• Acknowledged senior program manager with a demonstrated ability to build trust and foster strong relationships with internal and external partners across business units and geographies
• Certified project manager and solid experience in claim and contract management
• Experience in working effectively with senior management in an intercultural environment
• Well organized, structured and accustomed to working in international and complex environments
• Highly self-motivated with a strong team-player mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proactive and positive attitude, adept at effectively managing stressful situations
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills in English. Proficiency in any additional European language is a plus
• Willingness to travel as required

Location: qualified candidates require a valid work permit for Zug/Switzerland. Relocation is not planned for this role.

Employee benefits

• 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

What it’s like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

Are you a good fit?
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Frequently asked questions and contact information
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I look forward to receiving your application

Carmen
Talent Acquisition Partner

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