EVP Global Functions
A Snapshot of Your Day
You will play a pivotal role in driving the identification, evaluation, and implementation of innovative solutions within the organization. This position requires a highly skilled individual with a strong background in both engineering and business, capable of analyzing market trends, scouting for disruptive technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact / Responsibilities
Innovation Analysis and Strategy:
Conduct in-depth analysis of innovation opportunities and market trends to identify new disruptive ideas.
Develop and execute strategies to better understand customer problems and evaluate the market potential of new technologies.
Project Management:
Lead and manage innovation projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Trend Scouting and Technology Evaluation:
Execute trend scouting activities to stay ahead of industry developments and emerging technologies.
Screen, evaluate, and consolidate outside-in perspectives from other companies, customers, partners, investors, consulting firms, financial and research institutions.
Ecosystem Engagement:
Think and act in ecosystems, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Engage actively in the global Innovation Center community to fully exploit potential and enable impact.
Strategic Support and Communication:
Support strategic discussions within the Innovation Center Management and prepare materials for decision-making processes.
Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to various stakeholders, including senior management.
Continuous Improvement:
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
Identify and implement best practices in innovation management.
What You Bring / Skills, Capabilities
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Business related field) is required. Master’s degree in Business or a related field is highly preferred.
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in innovation management, project management, or a related field. Proven experience in the energy sector, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Technical Skills:
o Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and make data-driven decisions.
o Excellent project management skills, capable of leading multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
o Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a command of English to communicate seamlessly with different stakeholders, cultures, and management levels in an international environment.
o High level of critical thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and a curious learner.
o Ability to thrive under stress and time pressure, displaying flexibility and resilience.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
Professional Attributes:
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
o Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
o Team player with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.
o Willingness to take on challenging projects to support the growth of the ICA.
o Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive quick results.
o Excellent English language skills.
About the Team
“Let’s make tomorrow different today” is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable, CO2 neutral future.
• The Siemens Energy Innovation Center Abu Dhabi is researching and developing new technologies to help us build a competitive portfolio and the right technology. We focus on innovating through co-creation with partners, customers, start-ups, and academia in all five Fields of Action with a main focus on Power-to-X and Decarbonized Heat and Industrial Processes.
• Decarbonized Heat & Industrial Processes specifically focuses on both Heat and Industrial Emissions. We aim to help our industrial customers produce heat as efficiently and environmentally friendly as possible, reducing their emissions at the same time. Industrial heat pumps and smart, integrated digital tools are examples of the products we develop.
• Power-to-X is a vital lever to decarbonize all sectors through bringing renewable energy from the power sector to other sectors and by this decarbonize mobility, heat, industry, and power generation. Power-to-X is building on our strengths in the power business and explores new fields in the chemical and gases business, where building an eco-system of partners is key.
• The Innovation Center Abu Dhabi is a new department embedded in the Global Function Innovation. We aim to develop new technologies together with our partners to successfully shape the energy transition. If you find this interesting and are passionate about this subject too, then join us and help make the difference.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled 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.
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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