Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – Substation Projects

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Remote / Office)

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)

Duration: 6-month contract to hire

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Relocation: Offered (details TBD)

We are currently seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager to support a growing portfolio within its Grid Technologies – Substations business. This role is responsible for managing multiple substation projects simultaneously, serving as the primary customer-facing point of contact while ensuring project schedules, budgets, and financial performance are met.

Each PM will manage 4–6 active projects
, primarily new-build substations (80%), with some retrofit and warranty work (20%). This is a highly visible role with full P&L ownership and close collaboration with both U.S. and global teams.

• Act as the primary customer and stakeholder interface across multiple substation projects
• Manage projects from handover through construction completion and closeout
• Lead all core project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk, and change management
• Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and reducing non-conformance costs (NCCs)
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional and international teams
• Build and deepen expertise in AIS, GIS, and substation systems

• AIS, GIS, transformers, breakers
• MV/HV gas-insulated switch gear
• Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment

• Approximately 30% travel
  , dependent on project needs
• Occasional international travel to Germany-based factories (passport required)
• Siemens Energy covers flights, hotel, rental car, and meals
• Company-issued laptop provided

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of substation experience
  , preferably in a project management role
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Background with EPCs or OEMs such as GE, Hitachi, Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, Sargent & Lundy, or Dashiell is a plus
• Ability to relocate to Raleigh, NC prior to start date (relocation assistance available)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.