US Head of Vertical Market – Semiconductor

Siemens AG; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in the United States seeks a visionary US Head of Vertical Market – Semiconductor to guide growth and set market priorities. You will align global vertical priorities with US trends, coordinate with Siemens US leadership and global vertical teams, and lead cross‑functional efforts to capture strategic opportunities.

You will build a US vertical community across businesses, channels and regions, translating insights into portfolio priorities, investment choices, and execution plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of semiconductor industry knowledge including equipment manufacturers, fabs and IDMs.
• Executive-level credibility across design, manufacturing, operations and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor design, ramp-up, yield and productivity drivers.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards, quality frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% of the time.
• Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead Siemens USA growth strategy and US market plan for the vertical.
• Coordinate with global vertical leadership and US leadership teams.
• Mobilize cross‑business resources and executive sponsorship for opportunities.
• Build and lead the US vertical community across functions and regions.
• Define localization of global strategy and go-to-market plans in the US.
• Develop ecosystem partnerships and drive growth initiatives.

Job description

US Head of Vertical Market – Semiconductor

Job type

Full-time

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

• Atlanta - Illinois - United States of America
• Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America
• Chicago - Illinois - United States of America
• Iselin - New Jersey - United States of America
• New York City - New York - United States of America
• Orlando - Florida - United States of America
• Portland - New York - United States of America
• San Francisco - California - United States of America
• Seattle - Washington - United States of America
• Washington - District of Columbia - United States of America

At Siemens, we empower our customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for future generations. Our people are at the center of everything we do, driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

We are looking for a US Head of Vertical Market – Semiconductor.

As Siemens continues to accelerate it’s One Tech Company transformation, we are strengthening our ability to deliver integrated solutions to the world's most dynamic industries. The US Head of Vertical Market – Semiconductor will be at the forefront of this effort, helping connect the breadth of Siemens capabilities to the evolving needs of semiconductor customers and partners. This leadership role will shape market strategy, foster collaboration across businesses, and drive growth opportunities that position Siemens as a trusted partner throughout the semiconductor ecosystem.

You’ll Make an Impact By

• Leading Siemens USA’s growth strategy and business plan for the assigned Vertical, aligning global Vertical priorities with US market trends, customer needs, competitive insights, and the One Tech Company ambition.
• Serving as the US representative for the global Vertical and as the primary local coordination point for Siemens US leadership, the global Vertical organization, Siemens businesses, customers, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Operating as an integrated member of the global Vertical organization, with a solid-line reporting relationship within Siemens US and a strong dotted-line relationship into the global Vertical organization.
• Leading strategic opportunity capture and pursuits by mobilizing Siemens businesses, orchestrating cross-business resources and executive sponsorship, and creating a coordinated One Tech Company experience for customers.
• Building and leading the US Vertical community across businesses, functions, sales teams, regions, and channels to align priorities, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate growth.
• Developing and executing the US Vertical business plan, including market priorities, target segments, focus accounts, strategic opportunities, ecosystem partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Determining the localization of global Vertical strategy, including US go-to-market approaches, account focus, sales motions, channel and partner strategies, and coordinated marketing execution.
• Building trusted executive customer and ecosystem relationships, representing Siemens in the market, and expanding Siemens’ influence through industry engagement, advocacy, and thought leadership.
• Acting as the voice of the US customer, market, and industry by translating insights into enterprise action, portfolio priorities, solution development, investment choices, enablement needs, and business results.
• Leveraging global Vertical leadership, market development, architecture, subject matter experts, and other supporting capabilities to accelerate local strategy, opportunity development, solution design, and execution.
• Identifying cross-business synergies, portfolio and capability needs, solution gaps, resource requirements, and investment priorities, and aligning the appropriate Siemens businesses and functions to address them.
• Ensuring relevant Siemens capabilities—including sales enablement, marketing, financing, consulting, architecture, and other supporting functions—are engaged in the right opportunities and implemented effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of semiconductor industry knowledge, including equipment manufacturers, fabs, foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), supply chain participants, customers, and market growth trends.
• Executive-level credibility across semiconductor design, manufacturing, operations, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing processes, including ramp-up, yield, quality, productivity, and operational performance drivers.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry standards, quality frameworks, regulatory requirements, and government incentive programs, including SEMI standards.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Ability to travel 30-40% of the time.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Siemens' EDA, PLM, Simulation, MoM, equipment engineering, FMCS, and Totally Integrated Power portfolios and their application within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong commercial acumen across direct sales, partners and channels, account strategy, and complex customer pursuits.
• Ability to translate semiconductor market and customer needs into growth priorities, business plans, portfolio strategies, and account strategies.
• Ability to translate Siemens technologies, including digital threads, digital twins, and AI, into measurable customer outcomes such as faster time to market, improved yield, higher asset availability, increased productivity, and reduced operational risk.
• Ability to advise customers on semiconductor reference architectures, digitalization strategies, and technology roadmaps.
• Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across businesses and functions without direct authority.
• Strategic business acumen with the ability to anticipate industry shifts, identify growth opportunities, shape market and account strategies, and drive profitable growth.

Scope, Impact & Accountability

As the Head of Vertical Market Strategy, you will be responsible for shaping and executing Siemens' U.S. growth strategy within your assigned market vertical. You will serve as the connective leader across Siemens’ businesses, bringing together teams, solutions, and expertise to help customers solve their most critical challenges.

In this highly visible role, you will translate global strategy into market-specific growth plans, identify and pursue strategic opportunities, and help drive go-to-market priorities across the U.S. market. You will serve as the voice of the U.S. customer within Siemens' global vertical organization, helping influence future portfolio development, ecosystem partnerships, and investment priorities based on evolving market needs.

Success in this position requires the ability to build alignment across a complex organization, inspire collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and orchestrate high-value opportunities that accelerate growth. Working closely with business leaders, sales teams, and subject matter experts around the world, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Siemens' market position and expanding our impact within the industry.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $171,000 - $293,000 annually with a target incentive of 25% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

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