European Customs Governance & Strategic Operations Manager (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy technology company is seeking an experienced professional for a crucial role in customs strategy across Europe. This position focuses on high-volume markets, particularly Germany, and demands strong expertise in customs regulations and strategic management. The candidate will develop and implement initiatives aligning with governance and compliance frameworks while fostering stakeholder relationships. Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and development opportunities are part of the offering.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration package

Employer-financed pension scheme

Flexibility to work remotely

Professional and personal development opportunities

Family and work compatibility programs

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in strategic customs management within international organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations in Germany.
• Experience in developing governance and compliance frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Drive and align the customs strategy across Business Areas.
• Consolidate and prioritize requirements for complex markets.
• Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic customs management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in economics, law, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

A Snapshot of Your Day

You act as a central link between multiple Business Areas, proactively collecting and consolidating requirements across the Customs Region Europe - with particular focus on high-volume or complex markets such as Germany.

In close collaboration with country and regional customs leaders, you translate these requirements into actionable strategies and ensure process alignment with the overall regional vision.

By converting business needs into targeted customs initiatives, you generate measurable organizational value and contribute directly to regional profitability and success.

Your role also supports European governance by integrating local process insights into compliance and governance frameworks, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment across the region.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Drive and align the overall customs strategy across all Business Areas within the Customs Region Europe.
• Consolidate and prioritize key requirements, focusing on complex and high-volume markets such as Germany.
• Develop and implement forward-looking customs strategies that address current and upcoming regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with governance standards and political or regulatory requirements.
• Represent customs interests in internal and external forums while building strong stakeholder partnerships.
• Identify risks, implement compliance measures, and support Business Areas in executing strategic customs initiatives.

What You Bring

• University degree in economics, law, or a comparable field with a focus on international trade or customs.
• Several years of experience in strategic customs management within international or matrix organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations in Germany and across the Customs Region Europe.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills combined with proven stakeholder management experience.
• Expertise in developing and implementing governance and compliance frameworks.
• Fluent in German and English; additional European languages and willingness to travel (approx. 20‑30%) are advantageous.

About the Team

Our Corporate or Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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