Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Position Overview:

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will be supporting the responsible Bid or Project Manager with the proposal and execution of Rolling Stock projects ranging from $25M to $250+M in value and durations from 3-5 years. The DPM will be 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. The DPM will have communication to internal and external stakeholders 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 tasks 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.

What your day-to-day will look like:

· Assists 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, document control and participates in design meetings with the customer.

· Leads internal meetings and tracks action items with internal stakeholders 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 minutes of the meeting 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 stakeholders.

· Effectively communicate and manage work package and sub-project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

· Coordinates the collaborative work between different Siemens entities to deliver a complete integrated product which fulfills the customer requirements for a contract including both rolling stock and customer services scope.

· Support the Bid or Project Manager to develop 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 activities

To thrive in this role, you have:

· Education: Bachelor’ degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.

· Excellent technical, oral and written communication skills; must be able to demonstrate presentation skills.

· Strong desire to learn Project Management responsibilities

· Ability to manage multiple activities in an exciting fast paced environment

· Required travel: Some travel required

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

This position is based in Sacramento, CA. We offer 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 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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