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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Open new lines and increase capacity, cut costs, and link networks: high performance, state-of-the-art Rail Electrification meets all the expectations of Rail Infrastructure operators today. It’s a central component of the end-to-end networked, digital infrastructure of tomorrow. We offer products and services which extend along the entire Rail Electrification value chain to improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people worldwide.

Position Overview:

We seek a highly organized and adaptable Special Projects Manager with experience in Railway industry software development solutions, such as railway movement planning and dispatch solutions, to lead and execute various strategic initiatives across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, a proactive mindset, the ability to lead business development efforts, and the ability to manage complex tasks with attention to detail. This role involves overseeing special projects that may fall outside the scope of routine operations, requiring creativity, problem-solving abilities, and cross-functional collaboration.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Project Leadership: Manage and oversee the execution of special projects, from initiation to completion. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior management, department heads, and other stakeholders to define project objectives, goals, and deliverables. Strategic Planning: Support the business head(s) in the creation of a portfolio strategy Communication: Maintain clear and regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and successes. Reporting and Analysis: Support the business leads in the definition, tracking, and reporting on key Business Objectives and Key Results (OPRs) Business Development: Lead areas of Business Development as assigned by the business head(s) Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices to increase project/portfolio efficiency and outcomes.

To thrive in this role, you have:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or related field. PMP or similar project management certification is preferred. Senior domain experience may quality as a substitute of University Degree. Experience: 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the Railroad industry. Project Management experience must include a history of managing software development delivery project from inception to completion. Experience in Sales or Business Development Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects from inception to completion. Experience in handling high-priority, time-sensitive, and complex projects. Experience in process improvement. Experience in leading projects in the fields of Railway Network Movement Planning, Railway Dispatching, or Positive Train Control (PTC) is preferred. Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Comfortable with customer management and engagement. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Proficient in project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello, Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Budget management experience. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

Detail-Oriented: Ability to track multiple project components with precision and focus on quality. Adaptability: Comfortable managing changing priorities and deadlines. Collaborative: Works well in team settings and interacts effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proactive: Takes initiative to identify opportunities, resolve problems, and ensure project success.

Work Environment

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 35%)

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO 401K - 6% company match Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1! We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success. We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment. We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact. Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list! Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.  The base salary range for this position in Jacksonville, FL and Munhall, PA is $154,100 - $181,400. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. The annual incentive target is 20% of the base salary.

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