PM@SIEMENS KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Project Manager (Target) Agreement - ANSWER -Documents mutually agreed
upon (w/ Business Mgr.) results expected, plus responsibilities, authorizations, and
resources available to PM.
- Completed & Signed @ PM100, no later than PM200
- Valid until PM650
- Includes project description, financial/strategic/quality targets, milestones, LL,
responsibilities of PM, etc.
Letter of Empowerment - ANSWER -Informs organization (and stakeholders) of
the responsibility & authority of the person responsible for a project in the sales
&/or execution phase. Is proper communication, input is before handover (PM080)
Contains:
- project designation & period of validity
- assignment of relevant authorities & obligations
- overview of responsibilities
- reference to the valid PM method in accordance w/ PM@Siemens
Independent Project Organization - ANSWER -Project leader has entire
responsibility for project & authority over team members. Decisions can be made
quickly.
Matrix Organization - ANSWER -PM shares responsibility w/ functional
managers for assigning priorities & directing the work of individuals assigned.
Individual remains assigned to the functional manager, but works with the PM.
Who must be considered w/ every project adjustment? - ANSWER -Relevant
stakeholders
, Main aspects to consider for project strategy & implementation? - ANSWER --
Stringent across project
- Communicated w/ team, & stakeholders
- Alignment w/ business strategy
How can I ensure contribution of project team members to the implementation of
the business strategy for my project? - ANSWER -- Communicate tailored strategy
to project team
- Use strategy as basis for identifying opportunities
- Use info from won/loss bids to improve strategy for future bids
LoA - ANSWER -Category considers Finances, Contract, Technical complexity,
& Organization
Determining under what conditions a bid can be submitted
Defines necessary admin efforts & selection of PM
Compliance Risk - 1 2 3
Business Risk - 1 2 3
Proj. Category - A B C S (Higher > Low)
ABCS
A1 B1 C1 X
A2 B2 C2 X
A3 B3 C3 X
- Must happen before PM040
- LoA reduces NCC, manages risk, aligns w/business strategy, manages portfolio
-*LoA is the approval process for Projects*
Business Conduct Guidelines (BCG) - ANSWER -- Siemens corporate code of
conduct
- Fundamental principles and rules governing how we act
, *motivation & values
*ownership culture
*anti-corruption, outgoing payments & travel expenses
*basic working conditions
*collective action
*financial integrity; tax
*human rights
*our portfolio, cybersecurity, technical compliance
*the Siemens brand
PACT - Project Acceleration by Coaching & Teamwork - ANSWER --
Mandatory for bid phase, project opening/clarification, not LL.
- Workshop brings together everyone to understand topics of project, brings team
up to speed, enables coaching & teamwork among members
Siemens Values - ANSWER -Integrity, impartiality, honesty, fairness,
truthfullness.
Core Team - ANSWER -PM, CPM, TPM, QMiP, Claim Mgr., Risk Mgr., etc.
Direct Team - ANSWER -Core Team plus: Scheduler, Service Operations, Mgr.,
Commercial Service Operations Mgr., Contract Mgr.
Responsibility of PM? - ANSWER -Project results, financials, quality, EHS
EHS Procedures - ANSWER -- 0 harm for customers, employees, 0 illness
- 0 incidents, compliance w/ EHS standards
EHSMiP - ANSWER -EHS Manager in Project. Reports to PM, supports topics in
relation to EHS
Project (Enabler) Processes? - ANSWER -Customer relationship & claim
management, project controlling, project planning, risk & resource management
CORRECT ANSWERS
Project Manager (Target) Agreement - ANSWER -Documents mutually agreed
upon (w/ Business Mgr.) results expected, plus responsibilities, authorizations, and
resources available to PM.
- Completed & Signed @ PM100, no later than PM200
- Valid until PM650
- Includes project description, financial/strategic/quality targets, milestones, LL,
responsibilities of PM, etc.
Letter of Empowerment - ANSWER -Informs organization (and stakeholders) of
the responsibility & authority of the person responsible for a project in the sales
&/or execution phase. Is proper communication, input is before handover (PM080)
Contains:
- project designation & period of validity
- assignment of relevant authorities & obligations
- overview of responsibilities
- reference to the valid PM method in accordance w/ PM@Siemens
Independent Project Organization - ANSWER -Project leader has entire
responsibility for project & authority over team members. Decisions can be made
quickly.
Matrix Organization - ANSWER -PM shares responsibility w/ functional
managers for assigning priorities & directing the work of individuals assigned.
Individual remains assigned to the functional manager, but works with the PM.
Who must be considered w/ every project adjustment? - ANSWER -Relevant
stakeholders
, Main aspects to consider for project strategy & implementation? - ANSWER --
Stringent across project
- Communicated w/ team, & stakeholders
- Alignment w/ business strategy
How can I ensure contribution of project team members to the implementation of
the business strategy for my project? - ANSWER -- Communicate tailored strategy
to project team
- Use strategy as basis for identifying opportunities
- Use info from won/loss bids to improve strategy for future bids
LoA - ANSWER -Category considers Finances, Contract, Technical complexity,
& Organization
Determining under what conditions a bid can be submitted
Defines necessary admin efforts & selection of PM
Compliance Risk - 1 2 3
Business Risk - 1 2 3
Proj. Category - A B C S (Higher > Low)
ABCS
A1 B1 C1 X
A2 B2 C2 X
A3 B3 C3 X
- Must happen before PM040
- LoA reduces NCC, manages risk, aligns w/business strategy, manages portfolio
-*LoA is the approval process for Projects*
Business Conduct Guidelines (BCG) - ANSWER -- Siemens corporate code of
conduct
- Fundamental principles and rules governing how we act
, *motivation & values
*ownership culture
*anti-corruption, outgoing payments & travel expenses
*basic working conditions
*collective action
*financial integrity; tax
*human rights
*our portfolio, cybersecurity, technical compliance
*the Siemens brand
PACT - Project Acceleration by Coaching & Teamwork - ANSWER --
Mandatory for bid phase, project opening/clarification, not LL.
- Workshop brings together everyone to understand topics of project, brings team
up to speed, enables coaching & teamwork among members
Siemens Values - ANSWER -Integrity, impartiality, honesty, fairness,
truthfullness.
Core Team - ANSWER -PM, CPM, TPM, QMiP, Claim Mgr., Risk Mgr., etc.
Direct Team - ANSWER -Core Team plus: Scheduler, Service Operations, Mgr.,
Commercial Service Operations Mgr., Contract Mgr.
Responsibility of PM? - ANSWER -Project results, financials, quality, EHS
EHS Procedures - ANSWER -- 0 harm for customers, employees, 0 illness
- 0 incidents, compliance w/ EHS standards
EHSMiP - ANSWER -EHS Manager in Project. Reports to PM, supports topics in
relation to EHS
Project (Enabler) Processes? - ANSWER -Customer relationship & claim
management, project controlling, project planning, risk & resource management
