Manager of PLM Project Management

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We are looking for a Manager of PLM Project Management. This position will be based in Peachtree Corners, GA.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) project managers who work closely with business segment heads, the Head of Product Management, and the Head of Research and Development (R&D) to set priorities, assign resources, and keep projects aligned with our PLM process. This position reports to the Head of R&D for the Electrical Products division of Siemens Infrastructure and manages individual contributors. Cross-functional collaboration with many departments including, but not limited to Product Management, R&D, Operations, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, Master Data, and Finance is expected.

You’ll make a difference with:

• Team Leadership – Manage a team of project managers, balance workloads, and maximize the team’s impact using Agile and Waterfall project management techniques.
• PLM Process Ownership – Ensure product development teams follow the necessary PLM process steps for new product development projects and support those steps across the entire product lifecycle from concept through obsolescence.
• Stakeholder Alignment – Align with segment heads, the Head of Product Management, and the Head of R&D on project priorities and assign resources accordingly.
• Transparency and Reporting – Develop modern digital tracking tools, dashboards, and best practices that give visibility into all active PLM projects.
• Planning and Financial Management – Plan project and department budgets and project schedules, manage interdependencies, and apply financial metrics to justify and manage R&D projects and capital investment.
• Codes and Standards Guidance – Guide project teams on how codes and standards organizations, including UL, CSA, NOM, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA, impact product development projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with colleagues across the business to resolve issues and motivate and engage others to deliver results. Supporting multiple projects from multiple product development teams simultaneously while driving a culture of accountability.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management
• 10+ years of experience in project management and/or new product development with the following:
  • Project management methods: Agile and Waterfall techniques; planning project schedules and managing interdependencies; supporting multiple projects from multiple product development teams simultaneously
  • Industry and product knowledge: UL style electrical circuit protection products and solutions; basic functions and requirements of electrical distribution and protection products; how codes and standards organizations (UL, CSA, NOM, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and others) impact product development projects
  • Manufacturing systems: working knowledge of routings, bills of material, stamping, plastic molding, plating, brazing, electrical contact fabrication, and assembly
  • Financial and technical tools: planning budgets for projects and departments; financial metrics used to justify and manage R&D projects and capital investment; proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Leadership and communication: excellent verbal and written communication; ability to motivate and engage others to deliver results; collaboration with colleagues across the business to resolve issues; detail-oriented, analytical, and organized approach; commitment to the company vision
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution and protection products
• Ideal experience involves projects requiring capital investment, product testing/certification, manufacturing integration, and supply chain coordination.

 

You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $139,362 - $238,906 annually with a target incentive of 15% 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.