Entry Level Project Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Are you an early-career professional and a hardworking, innovative individual who is passionate about making an impact? Would you like to kickstart your career by applying your financial skills to managing complex projects and executing business solutions for a leading technology powerhouse while building your future in the industry of Commercial Project Management?

If so, you should join us here at Siemens to be a part of the Commercial Project Management Development Program (CPMDP)!

This is an entry-level full-time, two-year rotational development program that offers extensive exposure to the commercial side of project management and in-depth, hands-on experience with different facets of the end-to-end project lifecycle.

Over four, six-month rotations you will work in areas such as contract management, supply chain management, risk management, finance, and accounting. Each rotation is a new and exciting assignment that would require you to relocate to a new hub within the United State (relocation assistance will be provided).

The 4 rotations target to give you exposure to:

• Project Bidding and offers (contract review, pricing, customer interface)
• Financial Controlling (project forecasting revenue, cost, cash)
• Project Execution (claims management, change order calculation)
• Operations (manufacturing, procurement, logistics)

This program will provide you with a platform to explore different trajectories in commercial project management that span our diverse and extensive portfolio of businesses, products, and services; develop and learn new skills under the coaching of the industry's top professionals; work directly with internal and external key stakeholders all over the U.S.; create a vast and supportive cross-functional professional network; and accelerate your career growth. Upon graduating from the program, the experience will have allowed you to make a decision on what career path best align with your interest and career goals as either a: Commercial Project Manager, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Accountant, or a Business Process Specialist.

The location of the CPMDP rotations will be anywhere across the U.S., contingent upon the demand of any one of the following Siemens USA Operating companies.

The program starts July 2027.

You will be provided the opportunity to learn the following:

• How to apply the PM@Siemens process to Project Management and the basics of Commercial Project Management
• Project Execution (claim management, change order calculation) and project bidding (analyze contracts, pricing, customer interfacing)
• Operations (manufacturing, procurement and logistics) and Key financial metrics pertaining to Projects
• How to accurately forecast a Customer Project and measure and lead project deliverables
• Handle & forecast cash and risk & opportunity management
• Initiation and implementation of new processes
• Understanding various Project Management tools, Team Center, Primavera, Microsoft Project
• Work in ERP Systems - SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, etc along with CRM Systems - SalesForce.com, Philos, etc.
• Collaborate with other business functions (legal, sales, finance, project management, business development, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or similar field
• Be willing and able to relocate for the rotation assignment every 6 months based off of rotation needs (we will provide relocation assistance for those who need to relocate more than 50 miles from their permanent address)
• Familiarity and comprehension of finance, accounting, procurement, manufacturing, contract review, logistics, negotiations and strategy
• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

This Leadership Development Program is designed for individuals beginning their professional careers. Candidates must have completed, or will complete, the required educational credentials prior to the program start date. This program is intended for candidates at an early career stage. Current students seeking an experiential learning opportunity while continuing their studies should consider our internship and co-op programs.

As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company specializing in industry, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories and resilient supply chains to intelligent buildings and grids, as well as advanced healthcare and sustainable transportation, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for our customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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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, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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 $72,000 - $74,00 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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