• Buffalo Grove - Illinois - United States of America

Strategic Portfolio Manager Smart Infrastructure Buildings

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.

Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world’s infrastructure.

In our quest to revolutionize the world’s infrastructure, we are seeking a Strategic Portfolio Manager for our SI Buildings Unit.

Transform the everyday with us!

Location: Zug – Switzerland or Buffalo Grove (IL), Austin (TX) - United States of America

There is no need to relocate

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to join the global strategy team in our Buildings business unit. In this role you will be responsible for the business-wide alignment on the priorities of our portfolio development, achieving an efficient capital allocation, and monitoring of our portfolio performance and related return on Investment

Join us in shaping the future of our business in which we support our customers in their transformation towards smart and sustainable buildings

You will make an impact by:

• Aligning portfolio development across our technology units (TUs) to ensure adherence to our strategy and effective spending
• Monitoring cross-TU initiatives, e.g. total cost of ownership across products and services, software development on behalf of other TU, vertical product development
• Establishing robust portfolio reporting and data-driven decision-making processes
• Optimizing portfolio performance and related return on Investment, with particular focus on R&D and SG&A spend
• Reviewing investment proposals and coach teams on scope, timelines, business plans and customer-centricity
• Facilitating Capital Allocation during budget phase and reprioritization during the year
• Assessing and mitigating portfolio related risks that could impact strategic objectives
• Triggering and supporting Corporate Development activities: e.g. inorganic investments and divestment activities
• Fostering an environment that encourages and supports innovative portfolio initiatives

You will win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree Business Administration / Economics / Finance, Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial engineering or similar
• 5+ yeas of experience of the building and infrastructure technology industry
• +10 years' work experience in product and portfolio management. Ideally, also in management positions with budget responsibility
• Willingness & ability to work with our international colleagues across time zones, in early mornings, and late evenings; 10% international travel to be expected
• Fluent in English with strong business vocabulary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience working in a global team with international work experience preferred
• Proven track record in laying out strategies to achieve product-market fit and customer centric portfolio development
• Deep understanding of technology trends, architectures, and development lifecycles
• Experience with corporate development activities from active participation in acquisition and divestment activities
• Strong expertise in reading and interpreting financial statements, as well as solid experience in use of KPIs in portfolio management and R&D
• Proven skills in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Experience navigating matrix organizational structures and building consensus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management and executive level interaction

We offer you:

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here. The pay range for this position is $220,000 - $340,000 with an annual target incentive. The actual wage offered may vary depending on experience, skills, and location.

About Siemens:

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

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

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.