Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Project Office Head, Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Job

521806

Posted since

09-Sep-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Manufacturing

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell
  - North Carolina
  - United States of America

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.

• Portfolio Leadership - Lead a portfolio of manufacturing 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 of salaried project management professionals by supporting hiring, establishing objectives and key performance indicators, allocating project capacity, and conducting regular performance discussions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Coordinate R&D, product development, operations, manufacturing and automation engineering, supply chain, quality, environmental health and safety, facilities, finance, human resources, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and applicable authorities.
• Integrated Project Planning - Build integrated project plans 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 capital expenditure and operating expense budget control, resource loading, supplier commitments, schedule performance, documentation, financial controls, and escalation of cost or timing risks.
• Problem Solving - Resolve complex, ambiguous project constraints through resourceful, practical solutions that protect safety, quality, budget, schedule, equipment readiness, material availability, and launch outcomes.
• Executive Communication - Prepare concise executive presentations and steering committee updates that translate project data into clear status, tradeoffs, decisions, mitigation actions, and business impact.

• 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 or expansions, new product introduction, contract manufacturing, automation, equipment implementation, production transfers, or integration projects.
  • Managing salaried professionals, including…