Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Siemens • Wendell, NC • 1d ago

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 521806

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion. This position will be based in the Raleigh area of North Carolina.

You will lead a growing team of project managers and the end-to-end delivery of manufacturing footprint expansion, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, and integration projects. You will align cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, budgets, schedules, and launch readiness from early planning through commissioning, production ramp-up, and handoff to operations. The role combines people leadership, portfolio governance, practical problem solving, and concise executive communication.

You'll make a difference with:

Portfolio Leadership - Lead a portfolio ofmanufacturing capacity expansion, plant startup, contract manufacturing,new product introduction, and integration projects, including scope,schedules, milestones, budgets, decisions, risks, and recovery plans.

Team Development - Manage, develop, and scale a team ofsalaried project management professionals by supporting hiring,establishing objectives and key performance indicators, allocatingproject capacity, and conducting regular performance discussions.

Cross-Functional Coordination - Coordinate R&D,product development, operations, manufacturing and automationengineering, supply chain, quality, environmental health and safety,facilities, finance, human resources, general contractors,subcontractors, suppliers, and applicable authorities.

Integrated Project Planning - Build integrated projectplans covering product and process maturity, equipment specifications,sourcing, factory and site acceptance testing, installation,commissioning, validation, material readiness, staffing, training,production launch, and stable ramp-up.

Budget and Resource Control - Direct capitalexpenditure and operating expense budget control, resource loading,supplier commitments, schedule performance, documentation, financialcontrols, and escalation of cost or timing risks.

Problem Solving - Resolve complex, ambiguous projectconstraints through resourceful, practical solutions that protectsafety, quality, budget, schedule, equipment readiness, materialavailability, and launch outcomes.

Executive Communication - Prepare concise executivepresentations and steering committee updates that translate projectdata into clear status, tradeoffs, decisions, mitigation actions, andbusiness impact.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain,operations, a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience with the following:

Leading complex industrial launches, manufacturing startups orexpansions, new product introduction, contract manufacturing,automation, equipment implementation, production transfers, orintegration projects.

Managing salaried professionals, including hiring, workloadallocation, objectives, key performance indicators, development,and performance discussions.

Project portfolio management using integrated schedules, criticalpath analysis, milestone governance, Microsoft Project, risk andissue controls, action logs, and stakeholder reporting.

Managing project budgets, capital expenditures, operating expenses,resource capacity and loading, supplier commitments, and thebusiness impact of project decisions.

Influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority,resolving complex issues, and delivering concise executivepresentations and decision-focused communications.

Ability to work on site during critical execution phases and travel asrequired to support project locations, suppliers, commissioning,validation, ramp-up, and launch activities.

Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual andpermanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional certification, equivalent practicalproject management credential, or willingness to obtain certification.

Master of Business Administration or additional education inengineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, orproject management.

Experience with greenfield or brownfield manufacturing startups,mergers and acquisitions integration, line relocations, engineeredelectrical equipment, power distribution, protection, control, orcritical power solutions.

Experience with factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing,commissioning, qualification, production validation, material flow,automation reliability, staffing readiness, training, and ramp-upgovernance.

Experience using Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI orTableau to organize project information and create clear executive-levelreporting.

$129,520 $222,034 20%

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing

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