Portfolio Development Senior Director

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Senior Portfolio Development Director to lead the Designcenter portfolio within the Global Industry Strategy and Portfolio GTM organization. You will head a team of Portfolio Development Managers and ensure alignment of portfolio strategy with business objectives across regions.

You will translate market needs into strategic portfolio initiatives, drive opportunities, and manage cross-functional collaboration to accelerate software sales and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Portfolio or Product Management.
• Proven leadership in international environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate market needs into portfolio strategy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with SaaS-based go-to-market strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive portfolio strategy aligned with Zone-level objectives.
• Partner with Zone executives to define sales pipeline strategy and understand Portfolio Development contribution requirements.
• Identify market opportunities, trends, and customer needs to drive continuous portfolio development.
• Translate complex market and business requirements into concrete, actionable portfolio strategies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Portfolio Development Managers; coach and mentor to foster growth.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Product Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Job description

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview

As a Senior Portfolio Development Director, you'll lead a key strategic role in our global team, responsible for developing and managing the Designcenter portfolio within our Global Industry Strategy and Portfolio GTM organization. You'll lead a team of Portfolio Development Managers and ensure that our portfolio strategy aligns closely with the overarching business objectives of Siemens Digital Industries Software. Your expertise and leadership are crucial for the expansion and growth of Designcenter, and thus for the success of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Development

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive portfolio strategy aligned with Zone-level objectives
• Partner with Zone executives to define sales pipeline strategy and understand Portfolio Development contribution requirements
• Identify market opportunities, trends, and customer needs to drive continuous portfolio development and adaptation
• Translate complex market and business requirements into concrete, actionable portfolio strategies

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Portfolio Development Managers
• Make personnel decisions including recruitment, training and development, and performance management in accordance with relevant regulations
• Coach and mentor Portfolio Development Managers to foster professional growth and establish best practices
• Act as an advocate for the impact and value of Portfolio Development within the business

Business Operations and Performance Management

• Manage business operations for Portfolio Management within the assigned Country/Region/Zone, including budget control, business planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality portfolio development activities to support software sales and achieve business goals
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, derive optimization measures, and report findings to management
• Drive results-orientation and operational excellence in a dynamic environment

Collaboration and Initiatives

• Actively participate in Zone-level meetings and contribute to planning and reporting for required activities
• Contribute to Zone and global initiatives stemming from agreed priorities and strategy
• Deputize for the Portfolio Director VP when required

Qualifications

Required

• Extensive experience in Portfolio Management, Product Management, or a similar strategic role, ideally in the software sector (PLM, MES, IoT, EDA, or comparable)
• Proven leadership experience in leading and developing teams in a complex, international environment
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market and business requirements into portfolio strategies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills at all levels, both internally and externally
• Profound knowledge of business operations, budget management, and reporting
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Preferred

• Experience with SaaS-based business models and go-to-market strategies
• Familiarity with Siemens Digital Industries Software product portfolio or similar industrial software ecosystems