Head of Diagnostic Systems (SE DPS SAEN MDA DS )

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Omterra seeks a visionary Head of Diagnostic Systems to shape and lead a new department delivering diagnostic software for Siemens Energy fleet applications.

You will mentor top software professionals, drive Agile transformation across India and Denmark, and ensure delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field
• Proven track record delivering complex software products
• Experience leading software teams and product delivery groups
• Experience with industrial diagnostic systems, monitoring platforms or fleet management apps
• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies
• Experience leading global, cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Proven success in Agile transformation and strategic execution

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the newly formed Diagnostic Systems department, creating a high-performing engineering organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software professionals with focus on career growth.
• Manage departmental operations, workforce planning, resource allocation, and performance management across India and Denmark.
• Foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.
• Champion Agile values and continuous improvement across the department.
• Coach teams on Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Flow and Built-in Quality.

Skills

Organizational Management

Strategic Planning & Roadmap Execution

Change Management

Talent Development & Coaching

Budget & Resource Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Organization

EVP Global Functions

Business Unit

Digital Products and Solutions

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Head of Diagnostic Systems, you will establish and lead a newly created department responsible for developing and delivering diagnostic software solutions that support Siemens Energy's global fleet applications. Your day will involve engaging with engineering teams across India and Denmark, enabling Agile transformation, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology roadmaps.

You will mentor highly skilled software professionals, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and oversee the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable diagnostic solutions. By collaborating closely with global stakeholders and Agile Release Trains, you will drive technical excellence while ensuring teams operate efficiently and deliver value to customers.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Establish and lead the newly formed Diagnostic Systems department, creating a high-performing and collaborative engineering organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highly qualified software professionals while supporting career growth and development programs.
• Manage departmental operations, workforce planning, resource allocation, performance management, and talent development across teams in India and Denmark.
• Foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
• Champion Agile values and cultivate a relentless continuous improvement mindset throughout the department.
• Coach and educate teams on Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Flow, and Built-in Quality practices.

Diagnostic Systems Engineering & Product Delivery (30%)

• Support the definition and execution of the Vibration Diagnostic product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy standards, policies, engineering processes, and governance requirements.
• Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, cloud technologies, data analytics, and digital product development methodologies.
• Enable high-performing Agile Release Trains that consistently deliver customer value and business outcomes.
• Promote engineering excellence through quality assurance, automation, and continuous delivery practices.

Strategic Stakeholder & Cross-Regional Collaboration (30%)

• Collaborate with global leaders across Digital Products & Solutions (DPS) to align diagnostic software initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Manage interfaces and coordination between engineering organizations in India and Denmark to ensure successful delivery and integration.
• Build strong partnerships with product management, architecture, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders.
• Facilitate strategic discussions, roadmap reviews, and portfolio planning activities.
• Drive alignment across teams, functions, and regions to support long-term growth and innovation objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of delivering complex software products.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading software development teams, engineering organizations, or product delivery groups.
• Proven experience managing software development for industrial diagnostic systems, monitoring platforms, or large-scale fleet management applications.
• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies and digital product engineering.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated success in Agile transformation, organizational leadership, and strategic execution.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and leadership capabilities.

Certifications

• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Agile Leadership Certification

Technical & Professional Skills

Leadership & Strategic Management

• Organizational Management
• Strategic Planning & Roadmap Execution
• Change Management
• Talent Development & Coaching
• Budget & Resource Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Software Engineering & Agile Delivery

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Agile Software Development
• Scrum, Kanban & Flow Practices
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Agile Release Train (ART) Leadership
• Built-in Quality Principles
• Software Architecture & Engineering Governance

Digital Products & Technology

• Data Analytics & Digital Solutions
• Software Product Development
• Monitoring & Diagnostics Applications
• Software Security & Compliance

Domain Expertise & Collaboration

• Fleet Operations & Monitoring Solutions
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Cross-regional Team Leadership
• Business & Technology Alignment
• Global Stakeholder Management

About the Team

The Monitoring & Diagnostics Applications (MDA) organization develops advanced digital solutions that help monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of energy assets across the Siemens Energy fleet. The newly established Diagnostic Systems department will play a critical role in advancing diagnostic capabilities, improving operational reliability, and supporting data-driven decision-making through innovative software solutions.

Working in a highly collaborative global environment, the team brings together software engineers, product leaders, architects, and domain experts to deliver cutting-edge digital products that support the energy transition and operational excellence.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. 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.