Strategic Portfolio Manager Job
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Portfolio Manager to join our global strategy team in the Buildings business unit. This role will be responsible for aligning portfolio development across technology units to ensure adherence to our strategy and effective spending.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our diverse global team and contribute to shaping the future of our business. As a Strategic Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating cross-technology unit initiatives, establishing robust portfolio reporting and data-driven decision-making processes, and creating transparency on portfolio performance and related return on investment.
Responsibilities
* Align portfolio development by domain (Automation, Fire Safety, Security) across our technology units (TUs) to ensure adherence to our strategy and effective spending.
* Monitor and coordinate cross-TU initiatives, e.g., total cost of ownership across products and services, software development on behalf of other TU, vertical product development.
* Establish robust portfolio reporting and data-driven decision-making processes for domain reviews and strategic portfolio management.
* Create transparency on portfolio performance and related return on investment, with particular focus on R&D and SG&A spend, and derive optimization measures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial engineering or similar.
* Very good knowledge of the Building and Infrastructure technology industry.
* +10 years' work experience in product and portfolio management. Ideally, also in management positions with budget responsibility.
* Previous 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 acquisition and divestment activities is a plus.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and personal development, including:
* Flexible working models and remote working opportunities.
* Mobility allowance.
Our Culture
At Siemens Switzerland, we value diversity, equal opportunities, and personal responsibility. We believe that every employee can contribute authentically to our success and make a meaningful impact on our organization. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and personal growth.