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Head of Software Business Unit & Center of Competence Aveiro (m/f/d)

職缺編號
486781
發布時間
27-十一月-2025
組織
Mobility
工作領域
Research & Development
公司
SIEMENS MOBILITY, UNIPESSOAL LDA
經驗等級
高級專業人士
工作职位
全職
工作模式
僅辦公室/ 工地
工作性質
長期
地點
  • Aveiro - Aveiro - 葡萄牙
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, and related services. We have always been very innovative in making travel faster, safer, and more comfortable.
Today, we face new challenges such as climate change and growing global populations. That’s what drives us. That’s why we shape mobility with passion, always staying one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities for sustainable and seamless journeys.
Our 38,200 employees are pioneers in mobility who help keep the world moving.

The position of Head of the Center of Competence (CoC) and Software Business Unit in Portugal is a crucial leadership role within Siemens Mobility (SMO), acting as the main disciplinary leader and strategic facilitator of the CoC as a whole. This role connects local operational excellence with entrepreneurial thinking and global strategic vision, fostering a culture of innovation, sustainable growth, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Thinking, and Disciplinary Management
  • Ensure the strategic leadership of the CoC in line with the vision of SMO, SMO SW, and SMO Portugal (PT).
  • Define and drive the CoC growth strategy aligned with the needs of the legal entities that constitute the business unit.
  • Lead the transformation of the CoC into a strategic and innovation hub, delivering professional services of excellence, aimed at supporting and shaping the future of the global business unit.
  • Guarantee local disciplinary management of the entire organization that constitutes the business unit in Portugal.
  • Act as the local liaison for legal entities (HaCon, eos.uptrade, Sqills and others.), ensuring strategic alignment and operational cohesion.

Strategic Planning and Reporting
  • Prepare and manage the annual budget, ensuring the CoC’s competitiveness in the organization’s international landscape.
  • Prepare and conduct monthly management reports for the CoC.
  • Identify and monitor KPIs that reflect the financial, operational, and organizational performance of the CoC.

Talent Management and Development
  • Develop and execute, in partnership with People & Organization (P&O), effective recruitment strategies aligned with the global needs of the legal entities and the business unit.
  • Identify and implement retention measures in coordination with P&O and existing guidelines.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Create career progression and development paths for CoC members.
  • Define preventive and mitigation actions based on the results of the SGES (Siemens Global Employee Survey).

Organizational Integration and Best Practices
  • Ensure efficient resource management across the CoC organization.
  • Systematically gather input from headquarters and the local SMO organization.
  • Research and implement best practices from technology hubs in Portugal.
  • Work with the Quality Management department to integrate and maintain the CoC within the SMO Quality Management System.
  • Ensure, together with the EHS department, compliance with all SMO Portugal rules and regulations within the CoC.

Stakeholder Management and Communication
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with headquarters.
  • Build strong relationships with legal entities and relevant departments.
  • Represent the CoC in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
  • Communicate achievements, challenges, and needs of the CoC to various stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Systematically collect feedback from local teams and drive organizational improvements.
  • Implement data-driven approaches for process optimization.
  • Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving within the CoC.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Lead transformation initiatives to enhance the CoC’s capabilities and service offerings.

Profile Requirements
  • Education: Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA is a plus).
  • Leadership and Software Development Experience: Proven experience in leadership roles, ideally in a software development environment, with a strong track record in managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Business Acumen: Excellent understanding of business and experience in strategic planning, budget management, and financial reporting for organizational units of significant size.
  • Visionary and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to define and communicate a clear strategic vision aligned with the organization’s global objectives. Proactive, innovative, and opportunity-oriented approach focused on sustainable growth.
  • Analytical and Data-Driven Profile: Strong analytical ability to synthesize complex information, high aptitude for data analysis, performance measurement (KPIs), and using insights to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • Talent Management and Development: Experience in creating and implementing integrated strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and development. Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Collaborative Spirit: A natural collaborator, comfortable working in a matrix structure and building bridges between departments and entities.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, from headquarters to local teams. Proven competence in building strong relationships, negotiation, and institutional representation.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of German will be valued.

What We Offer
  • Competitive remuneration package aligned with your experience and responsibilities
  • Comprehensive health insurance and diverse wellness initiatives to support your well-being
  • Flexible working model designed to promote a healthy work-life balance
  • Extra time off: 2 volunteering days per year and 4 additional bridge days annually
  • Exclusive employee benefits: discounts on Siemens and Bosch brands, plus access to partnerships and perks
  • Continuous learning opportunities: Access to Siemens Learning Platforms and external platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning
  • Flexible training options for both professional and personal development tailored to your interests.

Our Commitment to Diversity
At Siemens Mobility, we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only potential matters to us. We are dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Therefore, we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

How to Apply
If this sounds exciting to you, then send us your application in English through our careers portal.