Senior Project Manager New Business Fields

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company seeks a driven individual in Newcastle upon Tyne to lead commercial operations for Hydrogen Power Unit projects. The role involves managing resources, overseeing billing, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure project success. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering or a related field, with recognized project management qualifications, and possess strong leadership and commercial project management skills. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning and contributions to innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continual learning via Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

Access to employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or commercial fields.
• Extensive experience in engineering, commercial, procurement, or commissioning.
• Strong background in project management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial operations for Hydrogen Power Unit projects.
• Manage SAP project and sales orders, oversee billing.
• Coordinate with SCM Buyers, Stores, and Materials Handlers.

Skills

Commercial project management

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Recognized Project Management qualification (APMP, PRINCE2, or similar)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine leading the charge in Siemens Energy’s New Business Fields, where you’ll drive the commercial and technical management of Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU) projects. You’ll coordinate resources, manage project scope, and make decisive calls to keep everything on track—ensuring delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality targets. As you build strong partnerships with Geopura and internal teams, you’ll foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and mentorship. Your day will be filled with dynamic problem‑solving, hands‑on leadership, and opportunities to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will lead commercial operations for HPU projects, partnering with RSU and Geopura to ensure alignment and success.
• You’ll manage SAP project and sales orders, oversee billing, and track customer invoices to meet contract milestones.
• You will coordinate with SCM Buyers, Stores, and Materials Handlers to optimize cashflow, site space, and resource allocation.
• You’ll develop and deliver training materials for SCM, Stores, and logistics, mentoring new hires and apprentices.
• You will chair action tracker meetings, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, and promote a responsible health, safety, and environment culture.

What You Bring

• You have a degree or equivalent experience, ideally in engineering or commercial fields, plus a recognized Project Management qualification (APMP, PRINCE2, or similar).
• You bring extensive experience across engineering, commercial, procurement, or commissioning activities, along with a strong background in project management roles.
• You are skilled in commercial project management, with deep knowledge of the power generation sector and emerging technologies.
• You are proficient in ERP systems, especially SAP, and have excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• You demonstrate attention to detail, ownership, flexibility, and a collaborative, self‑motivated approach.

About The Team

You’ll join a passionate group based at the Newcastle Service Centre, reporting directly to the Head of Centre and working closely with senior customers, Geopura, and internal teams up to Country VP level. The team is committed to delivering innovative HPU solutions, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of trust and cooperation. Collaboration is at the heart of everything they do, with regular stakeholder meetings and a strong focus on mentoring and training. Together, you’ll champion new technologies and support the wider facility’s growth, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

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.

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 fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups