“This position can be based at any Siemens location across the EMEA region.”
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Siemens Digital Industries Operations Software is a suite of integrated digital solutions to engineer, simulate and operate manufacturing operations across industries. Operations Software includes our product portfolio in manufacturing engineering (COMOS, Tecnomatix, NX CAM, ...) & production operations (Win CC, Scada, PCS 7 / neo, Opcenter, Insights Hub, ...). The portfolio helps organizations across many different industries to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making by providing real-time visibility and control across manufacturing and business processes.
Formula 1 cars, ships, mobile phones, space exploration vehicles, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and many of the other objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and produced using our software.
We're redefining the industrial world using data and AI to make production: Agile, Adaptive, Autonomous. Eliminate productivity boundaries for today’s and tomorrow’s production operation. Join our mission to build the most comprehensive next generation AI-native Industrial Operations Software portfolio as the new operation system for industry in the age of AI. With us you have the chance to now apply AI to where it really matters: In the physical world of an industrial production and engineering of real things.
As part of Siemens Operations Software (OPS-SW), the Technology, Data Fabric & Agentic AI organization provides the technology foundation that enables the next generation of industrial software. Its portfolio includes AI Production & Engineering Systems, Data Fabric, Agentic AI frameworks, connectivity platforms, semantic data models, cloud-native architectures, and industrial AI services that power autonomous, scalable, and intelligent operations across the OPS-SW portfolio.
As Director of Product Management – Connectivity, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and market development of the Connectivity portfolio of DI SW Operations Software (OpsSW). You will lead the Product Management team of the Connectivity unit and steer the product strategy for the Information Connector – Digital Industries' consolidated connectivity product – as well as for the existing connectivity portfolio. Connectivity is a foundational enabler for many of the digital threads and for many growth opportunities in OpsSW, and thus an important element of the journey toward autonomous manufacturing. Contextualized shopfloor data is a key element for scaling the use of AI in industry. You will personally make consistent use of modern AI tools for market and competitive analysis, pricing and packaging, and for accelerating the day-to-day work of your team.
Your Area of Impact
- Disciplinary and functional leadership of the Connectivity unit's Product Management team and building of a high-impact, customer focused PM organization
- Ownership of the product strategy and roadmap of the Information Connector as a standalone product and as an enabler component within the OpsSW products
- Definition and execution of the pricing and packaging strategy in close alignment with the OpsSW portfolio mgmt., OpsSW business lines and Sales
- Steering of the sunset paths for legacy connectivity products and ownership of the migration plans for installed-base customers
- Leadership of pilot customer engagements and ownership of the market launch of the Information Connector
- Development and execution of the go-to-market strategy including bundling concepts with relevant OpsSW products and with a clear focus on lead verticals
- Ensuring that the Information Connector meets the requirements of an Operational Data Fabric and Agentic AI ("AI Operations")
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with external providers and Hyperscalers
- Establishing AI-assisted ways of working in Product Management (e.g., for market and competitive analysis, customer insights, content creation, and pricing simulations) and fostering a corresponding tool and data culture within the team
- Close collaboration incl. stakeholder management on senior mgmt. level with relevant Business Lines, Sales (Automation and SW sales channels) and central technology teams
Your Success is Based on
- Several years of experience in product management, ideally in the fields of industrial software, IIoT, industrial automation, or industrial connectivity
- Proven experience leading product management teams and managing complex product portfolios with overlapping lifecycles
- Deep understanding of industrial sectors and of the relevant competitive landscape
- Experience with modern pricing and packaging models (e.g. tier-based)
- Solid technical understanding of edge and hybrid architectures as well as industrial protocols
- Experience in conceptualizing and driving product strategies and strategy projects – ideally in the context of product consolidations
- Affinity for and proven experience in actively using modern AI tools to increase the speed and quality of Product Management work
- Affinity for AI-driven product evolution and for positioning connectivity as an enabler for agentic manufacturing
- Strong ability to influence and convince at C-level and across business unit boundaries
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, as well as experience in direct interaction at senior management level
- Strong ability to develop constructive solutions even in controversial discussions while maintaining focus on win-win situations
- Fluent English skills, German advantageous
Join our Digital World
At Siemens Digital Industries Operations Software, flexibility is how we work - hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. We build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial operations software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Our Benefits & Rewards
The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to employees
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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