Project Operations Officer (POPS), Configuration & Requirements Manager

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility is seeking a professional Project Operations Officer (POPS)/ Configuration & Requirements Manager with a proven track record of organizing and managing complex projects. The Project Operations Officer (POPS)/Configuration & Requirements Manager is responsible for organizing the project from an overall perspective, focusing mainly on project management processes, tools and methods and facilitating communication between all project stakeholders.

The manager is responsible for the creation and submittal of all project plans and documentation according the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and to required documentation/correspondences linked to the customer contract. This manager is also responsible for the configuration and requirements management required for this project.

The POPS will collaborate with the team at a large manufacturing facility where project management, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing are co-located and will execute projects for North American customers in a matrix organization with a primary team of 10 to 20 people. This position reports to the Project Director or the Vice President of Passenger Coaches and Trainsets.

What your day may look like:

• Lead project operations across requirements, change, configuration, verification, and documentation management
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and correspondence tools to monitor progress and drive issue resolution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables using Siemens project methodologies
• Implement and maintain project-specific processes (e.g., PMP), including customer training and documentation submittals
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and develop contingency plans
• Facilitate milestone reviews, risk workshops, and best practice sharing across projects
• Communicate project status to stakeholders through reports, proposals, and presentations
• Mentor and motivate team members to ensure accountability and timely task completion

What You Bring:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience in technical project management, preferably in rail or complex engineering environments
• Familiarity with Siemens tools and methodologies is a plus
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and drive results under tight timelines

What will make you successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of proven success managing complex projects in rail vehicle manufacturing, heavy industrial environments, or similar sectors
• Strong technical acumen with excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Confident presenter with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Occasional travel required for customer engagements and project coordination meetings

What will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience related to the manufacturing of rail vehicles or heavy machinery preferred
• Technical or commercial experience with rail vehicle project management, engineering, manufacturing preferred
• Project management certification via PMI PMP certification is a plus
• Technical experience with complex products/projects and system integration also considered

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: .

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The salary range for this position is $115,266- $130,000 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.