Portfolio Development Senior Director

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Wilsonville (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software seeks a Senior Portfolio Development Director to lead the Designcenter portfolio within the Global Industry Strategy and Portfolio GTM organization, guiding a team of Portfolio Development Managers and aligning portfolio strategy with business goals.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving growth of the Designcenter portfolio across regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in portfolio or product management, ideally in software
• Proven leadership in international, cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• 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 portfolio requirements
• Identify market opportunities and customer needs to drive portfolio development
• Translate market and business requirements into actionable portfolio strategies
• Lead, motivate, and develop Portfolio Development Managers and manage talent decisions
• Oversee budget, planning, monitoring, and reporting for portfolio management
• Drive collaboration in zone-level meetings and contribute to global initiatives

Skills

Portfolio management

Product management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview

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

Why Us?

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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