Siemens is a leading technology company (employing around 6,000 people in Switzerland / 320,000 globally). We provide pioneering solutions for the building technology, energy, mobility, healthcare, and industry sectors. 

As the Head of Product & Lifecycle Excellence department, you will be a visionary leader elevating operational excellence across the entire Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to ensure seamless product lifecycle management, foster continuous improvement, and champion digitalization initiatives across SI Buildings globally.

In your areas of accountability there will be strategic initiatives within the Transformation Office (TO), continuous improvement across our PLM process governance framework, and the whole Application Lifecycle Management toolchain within Smart Infrastructure (SI) Buildings, globally.

Would you also like to actively shape the future and make a positive impact? Then you’ve come to the right place! Apply today for the position of Head of Product & Lifecycle Excellence 80-100%.

Your new responsibilities

• Vision & Strategy: Create and execute a compelling vision and strategy for the Product & Lifecycle Excellence department, setting clear guidelines and effectively positioning it within the organization to respond to business requirements.
• PLM Process Optimization: Optimize product development processes, ensuring efficient workflows and cross-functional collaboration within SI Buildings.
• PLM Toolchain Leadership: Drive state-of-the-art PLM toolchain adoption and best practices across all product portfolios, lead digitalization initiatives, and ensure high-quality software delivery, promoting DevOps best practices.
• Strategic Initiatives: Execute strategic initiatives, contributing to organizational priorities, such as culture transformation program, implementation of AI for productivity, and others.
• Team Development: Build and develop a diverse, high-performing team with a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Cost Management: Actively manage costs, ensuring transparency and adherence to budget.

Your talents and experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field
• Additional certifications in Business Process Management, Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), or Project Management are desirable.
• Proven experience in leading PLM and ALM initiatives within a global technology company or building infrastructure environment.
• Ability to translate vision into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.
• Strong grasp of DevOps principles and software delivery excellence.
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic transformation initiatives in a complex cross-functional environment. Experience in organizational development, change management, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Strong cost management skills, with a focus on transparency and adherence to budget.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, resilient, and committed to continuous learning.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, IBM JAZZ, M365 Suite incl. Copilot). Interest in AI technologies.
• Fluent in English (German language skills are a plus).

Employee benefits 

• 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard  
• Mobility allowance 
• Varied further training opportunities  
• Access to employee share programs 
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here 

Our corporate culture – your new working environment

The culture at Siemens Switzerland is more than just a working environment – it is at the heart of our day-to-day interactions and the key to our success. Siemens Switzerland offers a future-oriented working environment characterized by innovation, sustainability and personal development. We are characterized by personal responsibility, equal opportunities and diversity, to which every employee can contribute authentically. Flexible working models and remote working are a reality for us and enable our employees to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more and find out if you are a good match with Siemens by taking our culture quiz! 

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I look forward to receiving your application!

Sven
Talent Acquisition Partner

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