Technical program manager Jobs in Erlangen

• Job ID: 528165
• Posted since: 06-Nov-2026
• Organization: Smart Infrastructure
• Field of work: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
• Company: Siemens AG
• Experience level: Experienced Professional
• Job type: Full-time
• Work mode: Hybrid (Remote/Office)
• Employment type: Permanent
• Location(s): Berlin - Berlin - Germany, Erlangen - - Germany, Frankfurt am Main - Hessen - Germany

As a Technical Supplier Manager / Expeditor (f/m/d), you take on a key role in our global supply chain. You are the central escalation authority for critical delivery bottlenecks and drive actions directly on-site at suppliers until stable production supply is restored. You analyze value streams, set priorities, and secure the success of our demanding projects.

You don't just coordinate: you act pragmatically under pressure, take responsibility, and represent our interests directly with international suppliers.

What we offer you

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Appealing Siemens pension benefits

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You’ll create impact by

Supplier Management & Escalations

• Master escalations: You serve as the central point of contact for schedule-critical delivery discrepancies, recognize problems early, and implement effective countermeasures consistently.
• Create solutions on-site: You drive actions directly at the supplier and ensure that production supply remains stable.
• Steer suppliers: You collaborate with internal and external partners, work alone or coordinate task force teams, and execute targeted measures until escalation closure.

Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze value streams: You examine processes along the value chain and identify weak points.
• Assess capacities: You conduct targeted supplier capacity assessments and stress tests to identify risks early.
• Ensure stability: You monitor critical processes and drive preventive actions to guarantee stable ramp-up and secure series deliveries.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Create transparency: You report overall status and current production and delivery information to all interface partners (Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Quality).
• Achieve goals together: You work closely with internal and external partners and align measures to stabilize critical processes early and preventively during normal operating phases.

This is how you'll win us over

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration
• Experience & Skills:
• Many years of in-depth professional experience in manufacturing processes, preferably in the energy industry
• Deep understanding of technical and logistical requirements; Office & ERP knowledge is a plus
• Experience in supplier relationship management, structured problem-solving methods, and lean principles
• Knowledge of project management, supply chain management, and quality assurance
• International experience at production sites or with suppliers abroad
• Ways of working:
• Solution-oriented: You act pragmatically, even under time pressure and in critical situations.
• Assertive: You convince through communication skills, negotiation confidence, and confident demeanor.
• Self-responsible: You work in a structured manner and keep your objectives in focus.
• Flexible and mobile: You look forward to regular worldwide business trips, even at short notice (travel share approx. 50-70%).
• Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written); additional foreign languages are an advantage

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

About us

Are you ready to transform the energy landscape?

At Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation, our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure. That's why we are committed to creating a greener future and revolutionizing the way we live and work. Are you ready to join us?

You can find more information about the department and its products here.

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