Full Job Description
Position Overview
Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking an expert and initiative-taking Services Project Manager to join the Defense OEM Business Unit. In this role, you will lead large, complex projects spanning multiple delivery teams, ensuring customers realize the full value of PLM solutions and drive successful digital transformation outcomes.
As the primary point of contact between our customers, stakeholders, and Siemens delivery teams, you will establish and communicate clear project priorities, define governance structures, and drive effective execution. You will collaborate with Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, Product Development, and both internal and external partners to ensure customer success. This position demands exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, combined with strong process improvement capabilities and organizational and financial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with Sales and Services Management to initiate, review, and obtain stakeholder agreement on project governance structures aligned with customer objectives
• Define, communicate, and enforce project roles and responsibilities across all delivery teams
• Drive customer realization of value from Siemens PLM Solutions and guide customers through the Siemens PLM Delivery Framework with clear milestones and outcomes
• Conduct systematic stakeholder identification, analysis, and engagement planning to effectively negotiate with and influence key decision-makers and influencers
• Establish required organizational processes in alignment with stakeholders; create and maintain appropriate communication protocols across all levels
• Proactively monitor overall project progress; identify issues and initiate timely corrective and preventive actions
• Perform comprehensive project issue and risk management activities including planning, identification, analysis, response planning, and ongoing monitoring and control
• Utilize Advantedge Portfolio Engineering (A-PE) to manage projects in adherence with the Advantedge Agile Framework (AAF) and PM[redacted] Milestones
• Enforce change management at the project level to ensure all dependencies are understood, documented, and communicated across stakeholder groups
• Orchestrate project schedules to ensure on-time delivery; identify critical paths and manage project dependencies
• Perform quality management activities to ensure solutions meet stated requirements and comply with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and customer specifications
• Conduct regular project reviews and retrospectives; synthesize lessons learned and feed results back into the organization to strengthen the Siemens PLM Delivery Framework
• Ensure project delivery aligns with approved budget and agreed margin targets; conduct regular financial reviews and corrective actions as needed
• Execute comprehensive project management to control scope, cost, schedule, and quality throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the project, providing leadership, feedback, and professional development
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively with customers; actively support customer adoption and change management
• Collaborate with Engagement Management to identify and develop additional business opportunities within and beyond the ongoing project
• Grow the business through follow-on service contracts, project expansions, and strategic change orders to project scope
• Travel: 25%
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or equivalent level of knowledge in PLM/ERP enterprise systems
• Multiple years of experience as a Project Manager for Teamcenter solutions or comparable enterprise PLM solutions (Enovia, ePMD, Windchill, Aras Innovator, or similar platforms)
• Previous leadership experience with Enterprise PLM, ERP, or MES implementations with project budgets exceeding $1M USD
• Demonstrated experience leading groups of professional architects and consultants during complex software implementations to achieve measurable results
• Multiple years of team leadership experience in customer-facing roles managing cross-functional delivery teams
• Agile certification or SAFe certification with prior hands-on experience
• Project Management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or International Project Management Association (IPMA), or equivalent professional credential
Preferred Skills
• Extensive experience collaborating with customers in the Aerospace & Defense industry with deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, requirements, and digital transformation priorities
• Track record of successful large-scale project delivery with customer satisfaction and retention outcomes
Our Benefits & Rewards
The total cash compensation range for this position is $146,700 to $293,400 with 12% of this being comprised of an annual incentive target (100% achievement). The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/
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