Project Co-ordinator in Yatala, Australia

Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Req ID: 438874

Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation Business is one of the leading global suppliers of products, integrated systems, solutions, and services for the sustainable, reliable, and efficient transmission, distribution, and control of energy. Siemens Overhead Medium Voltage Systems (OMVS) business segment delivers world-first technology for the intelligent protection of overhead medium voltage distribution networks. A global partner to the utilities industry, providing innovative technologies and solutions which set an industry standard.

The OMVS business headquarters and factory are based in Yatala, Queensland and it is the Global Center of Competence which includes product lifecycle management, R&D, manufacturing, global business development and customer care for the overhead portfolio. The Project Coordinator role will plan, prepare and monitor technical projects covering all functions within the business to provide a single co-ordinated view of all activities. You will provide insight and accountability for technical staff to execute their activities in the optimal approach to meet the business needs.

The role will be based at our Center of Competence in Yatala, Queensland.

Job Overview:

• Supports Technical Project Leads in clarifying customer requirements and specifications during the project planning phase

• Assists in the development of project timelines, resource plans and budget estimates for all OMVS projects

• Prepares project status reports, providing regular updates to management and stakeholders

• Monitors project plans to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time and to quality standards

• Source, collate and compile data and information to support the end-to-end implementation process and preparation of project documentation

• Assists the Technical Leads in prioritizing activities and optimizing methods to maintain project schedule and budget adherence

• Manages non-standard production orders through the production process

• Monitors project progress using project management software and tools, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets

• Facilitates communication among team members, stakeholders, and managers

• Checks and confirms project results are complete and fulfil the requirements, including closing out all documentation

• Liaises with the Finance Manager to provide budget progress and non-conformance cost reporting to project sponsors

• Develop and implement a common set of project management standards, processes and tools across the business including KPI reporting

• Liaise with portfolio experts, tendering, engineering, finance, and R&D teams to ensure to optimize overall project delivery performance

• Follow Siemens policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance in customer interactions.

Your profile:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or similar

• Proven experience in project administration, project co-ordination or similar roles

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in project management software such as Microsoft Project and document control

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• An ability to work effectively in a team environment

• You reach consensus via a strong customer focus orientation, cooperative negotiation skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a confident demeanor

• You have a firm but calm approach with the necessary teamwork skills to operate successfully within a multi-stakeholder organisation

What are you bringing?

• A strong ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Flexible working attitude, practical and results oriented

• Communicative and collaborative mind-set

• An ability to work well under pressure

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Working at Siemens is exciting! Not only because of the impact you can make, but also because of the benefits we offer to make your work and life more enjoyable. We highly value and encourage personal growth through experience and training.

We strive every day to provide technology with purpose, live and work with a growth mindset, empower our people, and multiply customer impact. As a technology company with sustainability an integral part of our business, Siemens is ideally positioned to leverage the convergence of digitalization and sustainability to help our customers make their energy transition to net zero.

Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.