Siemens Graduate Program- Deputy Project Manager

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That’s exactly what our Siemens Graduate Program is for. In two exciting years and three different 8-month assignments, it offers everything you need to launch a successful career at Siemens. We’re looking for forward-thinking, high-energy people who want to face the challenges of tomorrow. Do you think you have the determination? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

In your first assignment at Siemens Rolling Stock in Sacramento, CA, we are seeking a Deputy Project Manager. You will work with an experienced mentor throughout the program who will support you in reaching your individual goals and guide you along with our international community of experts, professionals, trainees, and program alumni who all look forward to meeting you!

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will be supporting the responsible Bid or Project Manager with the proposal and execution of projects ranging from $25M to $250+M in value. The DPM will be a key participant during the proposal and project execution and is responsible for various work packages within the main project execution phases including planning, design, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Duties include directing resources in a matrix-structured organization while meeting goals for customer satisfaction, cost, schedule, and quality.

You will have communication with internal and external partners for aspects related to the assigned working packages of the project. This position reports functionally to the Vice President of Coaches and operationally to the Bid or Project Manager. The DPM will coordinate task completion with internal sister teams within Siemens. The DPM will be responsible for supporting the Bid or Project Manager to establish the routines the DPM will be responsible for in sub-projects over time with a growth potential as Project Manager.

ResponsibilitiesAssists the Bid or Project Manager with the planning and execution of all operation goals and tasks established for the project.Proactively manage the assigned working packages such as contractual deliverables, and document control, and participate in design meetings with the customer.Leads internal meetings and tracks action items with internal partners for the assigned working packages.Supports the Bid or Project Manager in customer meetings and negotiations for changes in scope, cost, and schedule and takes meeting minutes with action items.Supports the Project Manager to monitor and control project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and partners.Effectively communicate and manage work package and sub-project expectations to team members and collaborators in a timely and clear fashion.Coordinates the collaborative work between different Siemens entities to deliver a complete integrated product that fulfills the customer requirements for a contract including both rolling stock and customer services scope.Support the Bid or Project Manager to create and maintain customer relationships.Supports the Project Manger to develop and deliver monthly project reports, customer progress reports, customer change proposals, and presentations to management and internal/external customers.Supports the Project Manger to identify and resolve issues/conflicts within the project team.Support customer sales channel activitiesRequired travel: 25%.What we offer you:Two years full of responsibilities, growing, learning and development opportunities for both personal and professional growth.Three individual designed assignments at various Siemens locations, including one eight-month assignment abroadProficient mentoring during the program to support you personally and to develop your potentialA global and diverse community of current participants and program alums who are looking forward to meeting you.

Find more about the Siemens Graduate Program on www.siemens.com/sgp/#SiemensGraduateProgram

You’ll win us over by:Master’s, Doctoral Degree, or equivalent combined with significant practical work experience and knowledge from internships, working student activities, etc. Technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering is preferredMinimum of 4 months of international experience gained through studying, working, etc.Flexibility and mobility within the program durationExcellent technical, oral, and written communication skills; must be able to demonstrate presentation skills.Strong desire to learn Project Management responsibilitiesAbility to manage multiple activities in an exciting fast-paced environmentKnowledge of Passenger Rail Rolling Stock is desiredExperience leading a team in sophisticated technical projects.

Siemens Mobility is a global leader in electrical engineering and electronics. By uniting pioneering technology and the expertise of dedicated people, Siemens can bring to market the most comprehensive range of new insights and innovations for Rail Vehicles. Siemens Rolling Stock focuses on the design, systems integration, and manufacturing of light rail vehicles, locomotives, coaches, and trainsets.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

This career is based in Sacramento, CA. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees, including PTO, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement. Additional details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA, is $98,300 - $132,700. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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