Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio in its core areas of rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, turnkey systems, intelligent traffic systems as well as related services.
With digitalization, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability.
In fiscal year 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019, the former Siemens Mobility Division posted revenue of €8.9 billion and had around 36,800 employees worldwide.
We are looking for an International Senior Project Manager located in Sydney Mission.The International Project Manager is the responsible for executing the project in compliance with thegiven requirements.
Have the objective to ensure project success, customer satisfaction and professional stakeholdermanagementArea of Responsibilities
Acquisition and contract negotiation
Project organization and management
Project controlling and project reporting
Contract management incl. claim management
Stakeholder management
Opportunity and risk management
Organization and management of project team
Communication and knowledge management
Compliance within the Project
HR ManagementMain TasksAcquisition and order negotiation
Participation in the sales / project initiation phase, by analyzing customer requirements andchecking their technical feasibility and transferability into a bid or project cost plan
Carry out or attend contract negotiations
Ensure the use of Siemens products, where available and applicable
Ensure compliance with the corresponding LoA process, where applicable
Check the project costing for financial efficiency
Involve the corresponding partners in the sales / project initiation phaseProject organization and management
Ensure that the order entry calculation is done and documented
Ensure that all plan elements (e.g. system structure, WBS, etc.) are taken into account in thesales / project initiation phase
Handle all PM Siemens-related plan elements and milestone results according to the projectcategory
Prepare and maintain the Siemens project management plan
Manage the project within the defined financial targets (budget, target costing, target profit)
Prepare the project manager target agreement
Optimize project profitability and ensuring business success
Implement procedures to resolve questions and problems (identification, analysis, measuresand monitoring) with all relevant internal and external partners
Involve Procurement at an early stage in line with the applicable Siemens procurementguidelines
Plan the procurement strategy (in local Procurement entity) with the business manager andprocurement department of the respective organizational units
Ensure that all procurement activities comply with the applicable processes and regulations
Select subcontractors / partners
Select and involve subcontractors / partners in accordance with the defined criteriaMonitor the performance of subcontractors / partners, escalate issues in good time (e.
g. qualitydefects or problems in cooperation) and initiate appropriate measures in good time in the eventof any non-conformities
Initiate invoicing in accordance with project progress
Organize acceptance testing and project handover to contracted partner(s)
Define procedures and requirements for quality management (audits, quality seals, acceptancetests) in accordance with the applicable quality management regulations and standards
Manage regular project review meetings and organize the milestone prerequisites
Manage the acceptance of supplies and services, subject to quality checks
Document all work results in line with the applicable standardsProject controlling and reporting
Optimize the project cash flow and assets
Ensure the regular controlling of finances and regular reporting on finances
Ensure compliance with the IFRS (International Finance and Reporting Standards)
Continuously monitor project status, taking the IFRS into consideration, identify any nonconformities in good time and initiate specific counter measures where applicable
Identify and minimize non-compliance costs
Notify customers, management and the project team at an early stage in the event of any nonconformitiesContract management incl. claim management
With international (cross-border) projects : Synchronize the contract structure with the taxaction plan and delegation concept
Identify, drive, defend and reduce claims in good time
Fulfill the contract and close the project in accordance with contractual and in-house regulations
Negotiate with subcontractors / partners on the basis of defined requirements and enter intocompensation agreements according to the customer contract
Define and agree the strategy to enforce / reduce / defend claims with stakeholders
Involve the project team in the process of identifying changes and claims
Evaluate contracts for claim relevance, ensure that they are checked by legal experts
Implement the strategy to enforce / reduce claimsStakeholder management
Ensure efficient communication with all stakeholders
Negotiate with stakeholders on requests for changes and incorporate them into contracts
Elaborate and implement strategies to strengthen customer relations and market position
Actively collect information on the customer and customer requirements / goals
Involve the customer in decision-making and provide information to customers on a regularbasisOpportunity and risk management
Identify and assess all risk factors using the available risk assessment tools throughout theproject
Ensure that the results of risk surveys and compliance risk surveys are duly taken intoconsideration in contracts and calculations
Elaborate suitable strategies for minimizing (eliminating, reducing) risks
Ensure that all risks are identified and monitored (including Compliance)
Identify opportunities for further business with the partner(s)
Work together with line experts to exploit opportunities
Communicate with internal contacts across organizational borders on opportunities for furtherimprovements
Identify / create additional opportunities from ongoing projects
Ensure that risks are monitored in all project phases
Identify, assess and implement all opportunities to improve results throughout the project
Assess risks with respect to their impact on organizational units, define measures and ensureescalation in good timeOrganization and management of project team
Ensure specific and comprehensive communication within the project team
Agree on targets with project employees and delegate defined areas of responsibility andpowers
Facilitate and monitor effective team cooperation (e.g. via coaching)
Hold feedback sessions with each directly assigned employee
Actively seek feedback (e.g. from employees, managers, customers)Communication and knowledge management
Forward all relevant information to employees in the project team and partners
Hold a project completion meeting and lessons learned workshop on a regular basis
Seek and actively utilize information sources, knowledge and experience
Analyze information, knowledge and experience and make project know-how available
Exploit opportunities, learn from others and exchange experiencesCompliance within the project
Comply with the Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines (e.g. provisions under tax law, employeedelegation guidelines, export control regulations, EHS (occupational health and safety andenvironmental protection))
Where necessary, involve the relevant corporate units (e.g. Compliance, Legal Services, HR,Works Council)HR management
Act as coach / mentor for new project managers in accordance with requirements
Provide input for PMP / SLF (Performance Management Process / Siemens LeadershipFramework)
Advise line managers on individual training and development of employees
Manage your own work-life balance and support the work-life balance of project employees,e.g. to ensure that they are healthy in mind and bodyTake the initiative for own personal development and support the personal development of projectemployees (e.
g. PMP process)Experience & Knowledge requiredComprehensive (deep and broad) professional know-how and experience in international railwayprojects.
Systematic use of know-how to solve complex problems. Demonstrates high professionaljudgement competence.. Impact on results in larger organization.
Business experienceo At least 10 years of experience in railway signaling company as a Project Manager
Technologicalo Advance technical knowledge of I / L, ERTMS, and Centralized Traffic Control systems and mass transit systems with different grades of automation
International experienceo Experience in global interaction with customers / partners / providers from multiplecountries.
Educationo Degree in Engineering or equivalent.Soft Skills, Competences and other Requisites
Customer Focus
Strategic Skills
Drive for Results
Business Acumen
Organizational Agility
Proficient spoken and written English.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Travel requireSiemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la Diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación.
Contar con diferentes tipos de talento y de experiencias nos hace ser más competitivos y estar mejor preparados para responder con éxito a las demandas de la Sociedad.
Por ello, valoramos a las candidatas y a los candidatos que reflejen la Diversidad que disfrutamos en nuestra Compañía y animamos la cobertura de puestos por mujeres y hombres en ocupaciones que se encuentren subrepresentadas.
Organization : Siemens Mobility
Company : Siemens Rail Automation S.A.U.
Experience Level : Experienced Professional
Job Type : Full-time