- Bangalore - Karnataka - Índia
Segment Head - Discrete Automation Systems & Software
Hello Visionary,
To create a better future, you need to think outside the box. That’s why we at Siemens need innovators who aren’t afraid to push boundaries to join our diverse team of tech gurus. Got what it takes? Then help us create lasting, positive impact!
Siemens is crafting the future of industry through innovation and digitalization. As Country Segment Head, you will lead the Digital Industries, Discrete Automation & Software Services Product Development segment in India. This role is pivotal in driving Industry 4.0+ transformation, enabling businesses to digitalize processes with flexibility and efficiency.
You will define strategic direction, foster innovation, and lead a team of 800+ professionals, ensuring alignment with global strategies and delivering customer-centric solutions.
We are looking for Country Segment Head – Digital Industries, Discrete Automation Systems & Software
You’ll create impact by:
• Provide strategic direction and lead the segment in India, managing large-scale teams by designing and optimizing organizational structures and processes.
• Drive segment-level budgeting and business planning, while collaborating with peers to build a unified "One Tech Organization" that maximizes synergies across functions.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure successful execution of orders and projects within the business unit, maintaining high standards of delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Lead Country Sub-Segment Heads, guiding local strategies and ensure compliance with legal requirements and Siemens policies.
• Champion innovation in products, solutions, and software development processes to stay ahead of market trends.
• Support market expansion through design thinking, technical selling, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and effective bid management.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering an agile, high-performance culture.
• Represent Siemens as a technology thought leader at external forums, strengthening the company’s brand and industry influence.
You’d describe yourself as:
• Proven experience of 20–25 years in leading large-scale R&D initiatives focused on software-based solutions and products, with a strong track record of innovation and delivery.
• Educational background in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science or Electronics, complemented by 5+ years of senior leadership experience and deep expertise in industrial automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams, typically comprising 300+ employees, across diverse functions and geographies.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and quality frameworks, including Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Active engagement in external networks, including collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry bodies, to foster innovation and thought leadership.
• Desirable domain expertise in Smart Manufacturing, Process Automation, and Control Systems, with a strategic understanding of emerging technologies and market trends.
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This role is based in Bangalore. You may be required to visit other locations within India and internationally. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with teams shaping the future.
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