Siemens Energy

How to contribute to our vision

This role is a replacement for a Program Manager within the Project Excellence (PE) Competence Hub (CH), responsible for driving key internal initiatives. The position is critical for enhancing project management capabilities and standardizing processes across the organization, directly supporting the strategic objectives of the PE function. To achieve these aims, the role is structured around three core areas: Program & Initiative Management, focused on the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects; Process Excellence & Standardization, centered on defining and improving project management methodologies; and Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship, ensuring alignment and adoption across business units while guiding junior professionals. Given the focus on leading complex internal programs, the ideal candidate will be a recognized subject matter expert with extensive experience in program management, process improvement, and stakeholder influence. This Specialist Professional (P4) will operate with significant autonomy, managing large-scale processes and coaching others to elevate the organization's project execution standards.

What You Need To Make a Difference

• 50% Program & Initiative Management
  • Direct all phases of internal Competence Hub (CH) programs from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with Project Excellence objectives.
  • Establish program milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, and report on cost, schedule, and performance to leadership.
  • Develop and manage operating budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation for assigned initiatives.
  • Identify program problems, obtain solutions by allocating resources or adjusting specifications, and manage program risks.
• 30% Process Excellence & Standardization
  • Act as a subject matter expert to establish and refine design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for project management processes.
  • Analyze business metrics and workflows to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and automation.
  • Ensure all program activities and deployed standards adhere to internal governance, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for standardized processes, tools, and best practices.
• 20% Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship
  • Act as the primary contact for program activities, leading review sessions and coordinating with stakeholders across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
  • Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals assigned to the program, fostering skill development.
  • Utilize influencing skills to build relationships and drive the adoption of new processes and standards across the organization.
  • Develop new business or expand the product line with stakeholders.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable, but not a must

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, preferably within a corporate function or Project Management Office (PMO).
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects or processes with limited oversight.

Skills

• Project and Process Management
  • Project Planning
  • Workflow Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Business Metrics
  • SAP Applications
• Financial and Risk Management
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Risk Management
• Leadership and Influence
  • Influencing Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Negotiation
  • Accountability