Electrification and automation senior project manager

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Your role:

As a Project Engineering Manager, you will be part of the Electrification and Automation business, contributing to the successful execution and delivery of complex and turnkey projects. Your day-to-day activities will include project execution, technical and commercial coordination, and close collaboration with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing plants and suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and project profitability.

You’ll make an impact by:

You will autonomously lead the execution of assigned projects, from handover from Sales through to the start of the warranty phase, taking ownership of project performance, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Particularly you will:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, aligning internal and external stakeholders on scope, schedule, deliverables and priorities.

• Take ownership of project budget, schedule, resources and P&L, ensuring delivery in line with Company targets and project objectives.

• Proactively manage risks, opportunities, non-conformance costs (NCC), claims and change orders, identifying threats early and driving recovery and mitigation actions.

• Work closely with Sales, Commercial Project Management, Procurement and Technical teams to ensure accurate revenue forecasting, effective procurement and successful project execution.

• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring performance and taking corrective or expediting actions when required.

• Ensure Safety First throughout the project, including compliance with EHS requirements, D.Lgs. 81/2008 and appropriate risk assessments and site inductions.

• Coordinate and supervise erection and commissioning activities, including customer-site coordination and progress review meetings when required.

• Build strong relationships with Italian and international customers, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction while protecting project profitability and contractual interests.

• Provide clear and timely project reporting to management and stakeholders, representing Siemens professionally throughout the project lifecycle.

What makes you a great match:

Core requirements

• Degree in Electrical or management Engineering

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, with a proven ability to independently manage projects of medium complexity or above, ideally involving multiple functions, organizations and stakeholders in an international environment.

• Familiarity with complex/EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)-type projects and/or customer-site commissioning

• Strong contract and claim management skills, with hands-on experience managing contractual risks, changes and claims.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, engage customers and suppliers, and communicate effectively with senior management.

• A customer-focused, solution-oriented mindset, combined with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain effective under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Fluent Italian and English, written and spoken.

• Willingness to travel when required (up to 30%) to customer sites, factories and suppliers, primarily within Italy.

• Good knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project.

Preferred requirements

• IPMA Level C, PMP/PMI or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

• An electrical or power distribution background, particularly knowledge of MV switchboards, is considered a plus.

What you’ll benefit from:

At Siemens, we foster a results-driven and trust-based environment, offering a flexible hybrid working model that supports both performance and work-life balance.

You’ll have access to a comprehensive wellbeing ecosystem, including dedicated parenthood support, health reimbursement programs, and psychological support services.

Our welfare offering is designed to enhance overall quality of life, while continuous learning opportunities enable your ongoing personal and professional growth.

The Total Target Cash (Base + Variable) pay range for this position is €57000–€75000 annually. The actual offer will be determined within this range, based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Your Uniqueness, Our Strength

We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and the value that diverse perspectives bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and succeed.

At Siemens, we are an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on skills, experience, and potential, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We encourage you to share your preferred working conditions: while this role is typically full-time, flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Our recruiting team looks forward to getting to know you!

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