R&D Project Manager

Job ID

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Central

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As R&D Project Manager within the Large Generators Engineering PMO, you will support the ramp-up of generator projects and R&D as well as lead complex generator customer and Research & Development projects critical to Siemens Energy’s strategic objectives. Your day will focus on comprehensive project lifecycle management from initiation to closure, proactive stakeholder leadership and cross-functional team coordination, as well as strategic risk and resource management. You will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage the scope, schedule and budget for complex R&D and customer projects with full accountability.
• Develop, track and control detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Lead projects throughout the entire Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure delivery within approved boundaries for cost, time and quality.
• Ensure business success and customer satisfaction by acting as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters.
• Engage with product management and technical partners to define project scope, targets and overall boundaries.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing, to ensure project alignment.
• Coach, motivate and guide the project team, addressing challenges and fostering a high-performance environment.
• Represent the project in regular controlling and pipelining meetings, negotiating for resources and providing status updates to leadership.
• Identify, analyze and manage project risks by developing and implementing suitable mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope through a formal change request process to balance stakeholder requirements with project constraints.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and lead the review of all major project deliverables.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team to resolve complex problems and ensure project success.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. An advanced degree, such as a Master’s degree in a relevant field, is considered a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in an R&D or heavy engineering environment, such as turbomachinery or power generation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, project documentation and resource allocation, including use of Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience with risk management, change management and risk mitigation.
• Strong influencing, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• 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.

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

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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