Fire/Life Safety Solutions Operations Manager - San Diego CA

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?  

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.     

The Solutions Operations Manager This position leads a team responsible for project management, system installation, and commissioning activities. Why is this important? The right candidate will manage the revenue and gross margin to targets by controlling job costs and executing projects on time. Target revenue achievement for this position is at least $7 million annually.   

As a Solutions Operations Manager, you will:

• Supervise, train, and mentor the team through goal setting, performance monitoring, employee review meetings, and scheduling of formal training. 
• Manage revenue, gross margin, and absorption to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts. 
• Direct and supervise the development of project plans to monitor and control the progress in the execution of work. 
• Ensure schedules are maintained and projects proceed in accordance with the contract documents and customer expectations. 
• Plan and justify manpower, staffing requirements, tools, and other appropriate investments for effective and timely execution of work. 
• Provide technical and operational support for the sales teams with pricing and scope-of-work definition for project opportunities.   
• Maintain relationships between Operations and Sales teams so project details, changes, and plan discrepancies can be managed to minimize cost and delays throughout the estimating, bidding and operations phases of each project. 
• Support project productivity and profitability through cost-containment procedures and processes. 

You will make an impact with these qualifications:   

Basic Qualifications:   

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school
• Up to 2 Years of experience supervising teams
• Up to 5 Years of experience with project management
• Demonstrated understanding of job financial reporting with ability to apply cost control measures for projects 
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with commercial fire/life safety systems 
• Demonstrated use of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office   
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations  
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• This position supports a Siemens customer that requires all employees and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 2+ Years of experience supervising teams
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with commercial security systems
• 5 + Years of experience with project management

You’ll benefit from:  

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html 
• The pay range for this position is $108,850 - $186,600 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.  

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs! 

About Siemens: 

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:   

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.  Learn more about our commitment to DEI here.  

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.   

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