Head of Diagnostic Systems (SE DPS SAEN MDA DS )

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks Head of Diagnostic Systems to establish and lead a new department delivering diagnostic software for a global fleet.

You will collaborate with engineering teams in India and Denmark, drive Agile transformation, and align technology roadmaps with business priorities. Requires 10–12 years in software engineering, 5+ years leading teams, experience with industrial diagnostics, cloud, data analytics, and cross‑regional leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Drive 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.

Skills

Leadership

Agile transformation

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural leadership

SAFe

Software engineering

Product delivery

Cloud technologies

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SAFe certifications

Job description

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.

How You'll Make An Impact

Departmental Leadership & People Management (40%)

• 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

Leadership & Strategic Management

• People Leadership & Team Development
• 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
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Software Architecture & Engineering Governance

Digital Products & Technology

• Cloud Technologies
• Data Analytics & Digital Solutions
• Software Product Development
• Enterprise Application Development
• Monitoring & Diagnostics Applications
• Software Security & Compliance

Domain Expertise & Collaboration

• Vibration Diagnostics Domain Knowledge
• Fleet Operations & Monitoring Solutions
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Cross-regional Team Leadership
• Business & Technology Alignment
• Product Strategy Execution
• 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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