Head of Product & Lifecycle Excellence 80-100%

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! “Siemens is one of the pioneers of technology, and to be part

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application! Sven Talent Acquisition Partner Information for

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