Head of Capital Electrical Product Management

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about Electrical & Electronic (E/E) systems, eager to shape the future of product development while building high-performing teams? Siemens Digital Industries Software, a global leader in CAD, 3D modeling, and simulation, empowers manufacturers to design better products, faster. We offer the resources of an established company with the agile spirit of a startup, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous growth, and innovation. Join us as the Technical Product Management Senior Manager for Capital Electrical to inspire a global team and define the future of E/E Systems within the Siemens Xcelerator platform.

Position Overview: Lead E/E Systems Innovation!

As our Head of Product Management for Capital Electrical, you will inspire a global team and define the future of E/E Systems, driving innovation across the Siemens Xcelerator platform.

Your Impact & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Product & Portfolio Leadership: Lead Capital's electrical product strategy and roadmap (connectivity, harness design, technical publications), driving innovative enhancements (e.g., AI, multi-disciplinary solutions), and shaping the portfolio across diverse industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, marine).
• Digital Thread Visionary: Champion the E/E systems digital thread within Siemens Xcelerator, providing and realizing a compelling vision for its enhancement.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of technical product managers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Commercial & Market Strategy: Define and execute comprehensive electrical strategies, including innovative pricing/packaging, go-to-market plans, and compelling training. Drive commercial success by working closely with sales and customers to achieve revenue goals and understand evolving requirements.
• Roadmap & Execution Ownership: Define impactful investment strategies and craft clear, actionable product roadmaps, collaborating with product owners and development teams for seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Evangelism: Actively participate in strategic planning, business reviews, and critical customer engagements. Evangelize products and solutions, articulating their value to industry, sales, and external stakeholders, fostering strong cross-organizational partnerships.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

We seek a business and technical thought leader, a recognized authority in E/E systems, with a proven track record of inspiring and leading teams.

• Leadership Acumen: Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing product management teams, emphasizing mentorship and a results-driven culture.
• Expert E/E Systems Solution Knowledge: Possess profound expertise in leveraging software solutions to manage and optimize intricate electrical design data and processes across the entire product lifecycle. This encompasses a deep understanding of E/E systems from initial conceptualization and connectivity, through detailed harness design and manufacturing, to comprehensive documentation and after-sales support. We have a strong preference for candidates with significant experience in the automotive or aerospace electrical design industry (either as a user or a software supplier), demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of E/E system architecture, design principles, industry standards, and the unique challenges and opportunities within these sectors. This includes a proven track record of applying E/E systems knowledge to significantly accelerate product development cycles for electrical systems.
• Strategic Product Leadership & Execution: Possess a minimum of 10 years of progressive product management experience, specifically within an enterprise software company, with a proven track record of defining and driving impactful product strategies. This includes expert-level command of the full product lifecycle (from ideation and definition through development, launch, and end-of-life), exceptional business acumen, a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and customer needs. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate strong leadership in mentoring high-performing product teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to achieve the product vision and business objectives.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Commercial Mindset: Sharp commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving successful business initiatives.
• Exceptional Communication & Strategic Influence: Possess outstanding communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and business-oriented narratives for diverse audiences. This includes a strong track record of writing persuasive proposals, developing and delivering high-impact product presentations to key customers, executive stakeholders, and at large-scale industry conferences. Demonstrated expertise in fostering strong external relationships and influencing strategic outcomes. Fluent spoken and written English is essential.
• Analytical Prowess: Advanced analytical skills to translate intricate business requirements into elegant technical solutions.
• Adaptability & Drive: Highly adaptable and driven, thriving in fast-paced environments and leveraging new technologies for innovative solutions.
• Agile Experience: Solid experience with enterprise agile and scrum development practices.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree: An advanced degree, such as an MBA.
• Development Background: Prior software development experience.
• Thought Leadership: A track record of publications or presenting at conferences in this domain.
• Integration Master: Experience dealing with complex data models and inter-tool integrations.
• Industry Insight: Experience working in the automotive or aerospace industries.
  
  

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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