Head of Product Management and Development - Switchgear Digitalization | Head (f/m/d) of Product Management and Development - Switchgear Digitalization

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Product Management and Development, you will lead the global Switchgear Monitoring portfolio, overseeing the integration of sensors, embedded devices, and digital platforms. Your day-to-day involves steering R&D activities, managing significant CAPEX and OPEX budgets, and aligning product roadmaps with regional customer needs. You will be responsible for advanced diagnostic services, including partial discharge detection and gas density analytics, ensuring all solutions meet rigorous cybersecurity and compliance standards. This role is highly strategic, requiring you to translate market trends into portfolio decisions and lead cross-functional international teams. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to drive the energy transition within Siemens Energy's Grid Technology division, shaping the future of digital grid infrastructure. You will act as a key representative for the company at industry forums and with global partners, making a tangible impact on the reliability and sustainability of the world's electricity generation.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology

Experience

  • Professional leadership experience in managing international, cross-functional teams
  • Extensive experience in switchgear technologies, power systems, or digital industrial solutions
  • Proven experience managing significant R&D budgets and financial investment decisions
  • Professional experience with complex software-hardware product ecosystems and IoT
  • Experience in strategic portfolio management and translating market trends into business cases

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Role involves global travel for customer engagements and industry forums. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.