Siemens · 1 day ago
Strategic Portfolio Manager Smart Infrastructure Buildings
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $340K/yr
10+ years expSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking an experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to join the global strategy team in their Buildings business unit, responsible for aligning portfolio development and optimizing performance to support smart and sustainable buildings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree Business Administration / Economics / Finance, Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial engineering or similar
5+ years of experience in 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
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
Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.01BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M
Leadership Team
Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
Nicola Bates
President and CEO of Siemens Capital
Recent News
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