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ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager leads end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects in the electrical, protection, automation, and energy sectors. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership — managing multidisciplinary teams, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every project meets scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery
- Define project scope, milestones, and success KPIs aligned with business and client objectives.
- Build and manage detailed project plans: WBS, schedule, budget, and risk matrix.
- Lead quality gates, change control, and lessons-learned processes.
- Ensure compliance with PM methodologies (PM@Siemens, PMI, IPMA, or equivalent).
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of field engineers and specialists (5–15 direct/indirect reports).
- Assign resources effectively; conduct performance reviews and provide continuous coaching.
- Foster an ownership-driven, high-performance team culture.
Stakeholder & Commercial Management
- Act as primary client contact; manage negotiations, contract variations, and executive reporting.
- Identify and manage project RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
- Contribute to technical/commercial proposals and business development activities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field.
- Relevant certifications in electrical protection systems, preferably Siemens SIPROTEC or equivalent platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, configuration, and commissioning of digital protection relays.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850 and Modbus.
- Experience with SCADA and HMI systems in industrial automation environments.
- Background in electrical substation projects and/or renewable energy integration.
- 8+ years of project management experience; 3+ years leading engineering teams.
- Proven track record delivering projects >$1M USD within scope, time, and budget.
- PMP (PMI) or IPMA Level C strongly preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional analytical capability for diagnosing and resolving complex issues in electrical networks.
- Proven ability to optimize control and protection systems, improving efficiency and resilience.
- Excellent communication skills; effective collaborator in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Results-oriented, proactive, with a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
- Adaptable to new technologies; continuous learner in fast-evolving technical environments.
- Strong leadership in matrix organizations; influences without formal authority.
- Commercial acumen: understands cost, margin, and contractual risk implications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity 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, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
