Business Unit Lead - Digital Grid at Siemens

Job ID: 287535
 
Mission of Function

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the profit and loss within the Energy Management Digital Grids business unit.
• Management across all functional areas including sales, marketing, engineering, human resources, project management, finance for segments.

Dimension of Function:

• People Management responsibility, Budget planning and forecasting

What are the Responsibilities of the Role
Strategy:

• Formulate, influence and implement strategies to improve share in our selected markets   
• Ensure that a detailed and sustainable sales strategy exists and is implemented into the Business Unit
• Derive strategic direction for the business and set suitable goals to achieve this strategy.

Finance:

• Responsible for strategic business planning and setting of appropriate budgets
• Accountable for profit and loss in BU Digital Grid
• Maintain forecast integrity and release management reports

People Management:

• Responsible for all people management activities, inclusive of mentoring, development and performance management with the aim of creating successful leaders in the organization

Resource Management:

• Responsible to ensure that the BU is properly resourced with the right skills to fulfil business requirements

Operations Management:

• Project Management Overview, receiving feedback on the delivery of projects
• Identification and defining of risk mitigation strategies by assessing current issues and potential risks and assist in implementing preventative/corrective measures.
• Ensure that best practice business processes and procedures are documented and implemented in accordance with Siemens guidelines and policies

Customer Relations:

• Develop, maintain and enhance customer relations at required levels.
• Sourcing new business opportunities and new customers with the aim of gaining majority market share
• Keep up to date with local market trends, customer requirements, compare to local requirements

Requirements
What do I need to qualify?

• B.Sc/B.Eng Electrical Engineering. Supplementary business management qualification would be advantageous
• A minimum of 10 - 12  years relevant experience in a general management function within an Engineering organisation, and must have Protection / SCADA and or Smart Metering Experience
• Experience in General Management, Engineering, Project Management, Strategy; People Management is essential for this position
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in dealing with diverse people including, levels of seniority, cultures, cross boarder exposure
• 6 -8 years Management Experience in leading complex projects
• Must be strategically focused
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have experience with Contracts of various Types