
Hicham Bennani
@hichambennani
Senior Project Manager at Siemens Energy, advancing offshore wind automation, robotics and AI projects.
What I'm looking for
At Siemens Energy, I lead strategic technology initiatives for wind power service capabilities, taking automation, robotics and AI projects from early scoping through handover. I work with Engineering, R&D and Product Management to align technical feasibility with business goals.
As Senior Program Manager for Global Blade Services, I coordinated initiatives across service operations, engineering, supply chain and corporate strategy. I implemented a demand intake and prioritization platform that increased throughput by 35% and improved leadership reporting transparency.
Earlier at Siemens Gamesa, I led global manufacturing and industrialisation programs for new offshore blade platforms, guiding stage-gate progression from development toward industrial deployment readiness. I’m interested in the point where technology meets execution, turning complex initiatives into operational outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Project Manager – Operations and Maintenance Technology Development (OMTD
Oct 2026 - Present (1 month)
Leading strategic technology initiatives that strengthen wind power service capabilities offshore and onshore, driving end-to-end delivery of automation, robotics, and AI projects from early scoping through final handover:
- Lead cross-functional project teams, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables for automation, robotics, and AI development initiatives.
- Partner with Engineering, R&D, an
Took on PMO leadership role on top of the Service Blades Program during a major corporate restructuring, driving process and organisational continuity across functional and plant-based structures:
- Acted as Process Lead within the functional organisation under the Manufacturing mandate, representing industrialisation and product localisation priorities across the transformation.
-Authored key go
Own and lead a global service program covering blade repair, replacement, and warranty response across multiple continents and customer portfolios.
- Coordinate global initiatives across Service Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Corporate Strategy to ensure alignment of priorities and resource allocation.
- Implemented a structured demand intake and prioritization platform, increasing thr
Project Manager - Offshore Blade Technology Programs
Apr 2018 - Jul 2023 (5 years 3 months)
Led global manufacturing and industrialization programs supporting new offshore blade platforms.
- Program owner of a highly confidential, multi-year Technology Development Program (TDP) involving disruptive blade technology, operating under strict governance and executive oversight.
- Led structured stage-gate progression across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions, ensuring con
Supported establishment of a new blade manufacturing facility.
- Developed standardized technical documentation and training materials to support production system adoption.
- Structured knowledge transfer between global engineering teams and local operations.
- Supported digital documentation workflows using Teamcenter and related systems.
- Contributed to organizational onboarding and capability
Area Export Manager – MENA Region
ESS-FOOD A/S
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Managed strategic B2B relationships across international markets.
- Delivered project-based and private label industrial solutions.
- Coordinated cross-border supply and operational requirements.
- Managed distributor partnerships and contractual agreements.
Project Manager – Architectural Lighting Systems
Martin Professional
Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 (5 years)
Delivered complex, international project installations within architectural and entertainment environments.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle from design through commissioning.
- Overall Installation PM for Alive (Kollision) and Cloudscapes In Biennale di Venezia 2010 (Tetsuo Kondo), integrating sensor-driven and programmable lighting technology.
-Coordinated multiple stakeholders across int
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University
Environment – Environmental Science in the Field - Certificate in Social Science
VIA University College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Architectural Technology & Construction Management
University of Reading
Pre- Bachelor Degree, Math, Chemistry, Biology
Project Management Institute
PMI Risk Management Professional Training (PMI-RMP)
May 2022
Implement Consulting Group
Advanced Leadership Program
Jan 2021
IPMA: International Project Management Association
Certified Senior Project Manager (Level B)
Mar 2022 · Expires Feb 2027
Implement Consulting Group
Project Half Double - Practitioner
Nov 2019
AXELOS Global Best Practice
PRINCE2® Foundation
Mar 2016
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