Head (f/m/d) of Strategy

SIEMENS AG; Erlangen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Erlangen is seeking a strategic leader to shape and drive long-term growth across business units, translating vision into actionable plans. You will guide market intelligence, M&A, and portfolio development while coordinating cross-functional teams in a global setting.

The role demands a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, extensive strategy experience, and strong presentation skills for senior management. Willingness to travel and fluent English are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with extensive strategy experience.
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure and grids.
• Proven track record in strategy, business development, or M&A activities.
• Strong跨-cultural collaboration in global organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional project management and senior-management presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• You and your team design and coordinate strategic plans, programs, and initiatives at business or regional levels.
• You coordinate implementation of core business strategies across the organization.
• You analyze and optimize the strategic position of the portfolio and long-term development.
• You lead market intelligence, competitor monitoring, and benchmarking projects.
• You steer end-to-end market studies, global market research, and investment strategies.
• You lead M&A activities and initiate strategic initiatives for external growth.

Skills

Strategy & Biz Dev

Market Intelligence

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping our strategy, driving strategic planning, and translating vision and mission into actionable execution? Join our team and act as a trusted advisor to management across all strategic matters—identifying, evaluating, and capturing future business opportunities.

You’ll make an impact by

• You and your team of strategy and market intelligence professionals design and coordinate strategic plans, programs, and initiatives at business or regional levels, ensuring full alignment with overarching executive goals.
• You coordinate the implementation of core business strategies, guidelines, and principles across the assigned organization.
• You and your team continuously analyze and optimize the business's overall strategic positioning, providing expert guidance on the long-term development of our product, service, or solutions portfolio.
• You are responsible for driving market intelligence, competitor monitoring, and analysis, while coordinating impactful benchmarking projects.
• You are responsible for leading comprehensive market studies and steering the end-to-end market intelligence process, including global market research and investment strategies.
• You lead and coordinate M&A activities, including the M&A deal book, and initiate targeted strategic initiatives for external growth.
• You initiate and lead strategy consulting projects while developing and implementing state-of-the-art business management and analysis tools.

Your defining qualities

• You have a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field, and many years of experience in electrical infrastructure and a solid understanding of grids, their components, and operations.
• You have a deep understanding of data center infrastructure and technologies.
• You have a proven track record of many years in strategy and/or business development roles, complemented by experience in consultancy, sales, operations, or M&A activities.
• You have demonstrated success working within cross-functional teams and navigating multicultural, global organizations.
• You have strong project management skills coupled with exceptional presentation techniques tailored for senior management and board levels.
• You are highly analytical and naturally curious, with a passion for driving measurable impact, a collaborative spirit, and a strong drive for business growth.
• Willingness to travel and proficiency in English complete your profile.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities.

About us

At Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automationour mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, infrastructure, and industries. We enable the transition to a sustainable energy system, while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. That's why we are committed to creating a greener future and transforming the way we live and work.

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