R&D Project Manager (f/m/d) for Synchronous condenser (SynCon)
About the role
A Snapshot of Your Day
Our team is responsible for optimizing and continuously developing Siemens Energy’s FACTS portfolio. We aim to actively shape the market for grid stabilization solutions. As an R&D Project Manager (f/m/d) for Synchronous condenser (SynCon), you drive complex development projects, ensure alignment across stakeholders, and take full responsibility for achieving agreed project objectives. Together, we contribute to the energy transition and enable a more sustainable future.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Lead and manage complex R&D projects in the field of synchronous condenser solutions with full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, and quality
Define and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring transparency of progress and proactive management of risks, deviations, and changes
Drive effective project governance, including milestone tracking, reporting, and structured decision-making processes
Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment and guide cross-functional teams towards successful project execution
Interface with key stakeholders across R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Product Management to ensure alignment with strategic portfolio objectives
What You Bring
University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering; a Mechanical Engineering degree may be considered only if combined with strong relevant electrical engineering and electrical machines knowledge
Strong expertise in power systems, high-voltage engineering, and grid stabilization technologies (FACTS/HVDC knowledge is an advantage)
Proven experience in managing complex R&D or engineering projects, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel in a dynamic and international environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills combined with a structured and result-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills as well as fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is
the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in
HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers,
and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose
In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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