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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.  

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet. 

Position Overview:  

Siemens Mobility is seeking a professional Project Manager with a proven track record of handling sophisticated projects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the execution light rail projects ranging from $20M to $600+M in value and durations from 3-5 years. The Project Manager is responsible for project execution during phases from project kickoff, design, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Duties include leading resources in a matrix-structured organization while meeting goals for customer happiness, cost, schedule, and quality. The PM is the focal point for customer communication for all aspects of the project. This position will report to the Head of Light Rail.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Profit & loss for assigned projects.
• Optimally communicate and lead project expectations to team members and customers in a timely and clear fashion. Lead team members to effectively implement all phases of the project; team members include engineering, manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty.
• Lead project during the design phase via engineering design reviews of major systems to develop the light rail vehicle design. Own the design effort with the Customer; understand design topics to identify/negotiate areas of scope increase and resolve scope/design disputes.
• Proactively and efficiently handle changes in project scope, identify potential problems, and devise/implement contingency plans.
• Lead customer negotiations for changes in scope, cost, and schedule.
• Supervise and control project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and customers.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Develop and deliver monthly project reports, customer progress reports, customer change proposals, and presentations to management and internal/external customers.
• Coach, mentor, empower, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Identify and resolve issues/conflicts within the project team.
• Support bid proposals for new business opportunities. The responsibilities for this aspect of the position will include review of technical, contractual and schedule requirements.
• Support customer sales channel activities.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• 8 to 10 years of successful Project Management experience in sophisticated projects. Experience in a related field (e. g. construction of heavy machinery) is helpful.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent technical, oral, and written communication skills; must be able to demonstrate presentation skills.
• Technical experience with rail vehicle project management, engineering, or manufacturing preferred.
• PMI PMP certification is a plus.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance-Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. 

This position in located in Sacramento, CA. The salary range for this position is $110,00-$165,240 and the annual incentive target is 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.

Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

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