Strategic Portfolio Manager Siemens SI B 80-100%

Siemens Mobility; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 100’000 - 125’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology company in Zug, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to drive portfolio development and performance. This role involves aligning initiatives across technology units, facilitating capital allocation, and fostering collaboration. Candidates should have over 10 years in product management with a strong financial background. Benefits include mobile working options and a focus on employee development. Join us in shaping the future of smart buildings.

Leistungen

Mobile working 2-3 days per week

Mobility allowance

Training opportunities

Employee share programs

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product and portfolio management.
• Experience working in a global team is preferred.
• Solid experience in using KPIs for portfolio management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Aufgaben

• Align portfolio development across technology units.
• Monitor and coordinate cross-TU initiatives.
• Create transparency on portfolio performance.
• Review investment proposals and coach teams.
• Facilitate Capital Allocation during budget phases.
• Ensure involvement of go-to-market units.
• Support M&A and divestment activities.
• Encourage collaboration and innovative initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Building and Infrastructure technology knowledge

Product and portfolio management experience

Financial interpretation skills

Cross-functional collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds.

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world‑class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast‑changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first

Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world’s infrastructure

Our shared journey could take you anywhere… where would you like to go?

Location: This position will be in Zug – Switzerland

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to join the global strategy team in our Buildings business unit. In this role, you will be responsible for the business‑wide alignment on the priorities of our portfolio development, achieving an efficient capital allocation, and monitoring of our portfolio performance and related return on Investment

Join us in shaping the future of our business in which we support our customers in their transformation towards smart and sustainable buildings

Your new 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
• Review investment proposals and coach teams on scope, timelines, business plans and customer‑centricity
• Facilitate Capital Allocation during budget phase and reprioritization during the year
• Assess and mitigate portfolio related risks that could impact strategic objectives
• Ensure involvement of go‑to‑market units (Marketing, Sales, Verticals) to effectively deliver portfolio roadmap to customers
• Trigger and support M&A and divestment activities to shape the portfolio
• Foster an environment that encourages collaboration and supports innovative portfolio initiatives

Your talents and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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
• Expertise in reading and interpreting financials, as well as solid experience in use of KPIs in portfolio management and R&D
• Proven skills in cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Experience navigating matrix organizational structures and building consensus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management and executive level interaction
• Fluent in English with strong business vocabulary
• Flexible and collaborative in working with international colleagues across multiple time zones (primarily Europe and the US), including early mornings and late evenings, with occasional international travel of approximately 10%

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.

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