Global Head of P&O Digitalization for Talent & Organization in ERH, Germany

Job Family: People & Organization

Req ID: 435009

Who we are.

We at Siemens believe that technology can overcome the greatest challenges of our times. Technology is made by people in organizations – it’s up to us to lead the change and create impact. This is how we give innovation a meaning. We are curious minds, groundbreakers and innovation drivers. And we are human enthusiasts with a diverse set of backgrounds, skills, interests, and needs, united in a unique mission to transform the everyday for a better tomorrow.

Our ambition as People and Organization (P&O) function is to co-own the overall Siemens transformation, enabling Siemens’ businesses to remain successful in an ever faster changing environment. Accordingly, our global P&O leadership team has recently set our new P&O Strategy 2030 and is reviewing P&O’s strategic priorities regularly.

What part will you play?

• You are the P&O technology partner for P&O Talent & Organization (P&O TO) and are partnering with the organization to drive strategic initiatives that enable our P&O ambitions and ensure continuous improvements leveraging AI and state-of-the-art technology

• You understand the business requirements and derive how we can deliver measurable value through our P&O digitalization portfolio. You are driving and continuously reviewing our digitalization strategy derived from business needs with focus on Learning & Skills, Talent development, Succession Planning processes and organizational development

• You observe market and technology trends and can consult on future impact on processes and portfolio offering

• You drive the P&O digitalization roadmap for the successful implementation of the digitalization strategy in collaboration with the digitalization ecosystem and align it with the priorities and needs of our business and expert teams. You ensure planning and executing of the committed initiatives

• You measure the impact we create through our portfolio and take data-driven actions

• As a leader you will support and enable your team, giving guidance to achieve the strategic and operational goals in a constantly changing and complex environment. You support the personal growth of your team members and foster a culture of trust and empowerment

• You will ensure with your team the day to day operation of Learning Management Systems, the Learner Experience Platform, learning reporting system, mobile Apps, the connection to 3rd party content libraries and the interfaces to core systems

• You will closely collaborate with relevant internal corporate, regional, and business stakeholders

• You will actively manage our internal and external partners and SaaS providers, to ensure a close collaboration and alignment in the product roadmaps

• You are responsible for IT budgets and continuous improvement of the cost efficiency

• You will represent P&O Digitalization inside and outside of the company

• You are part of the P&O Digitalization and P&O TO Leadership team

What you need to transform the everyday.

1. Analytical and Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop strategic solution

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions

• Business Requirement Analysis: Ability to understand business needs and translate them into measurable digitalization strategies

• Aligning vendor management strategies with overall business objectives

• Identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in vendor relationships

2. Stakeholder Management and collaboration:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and engage with stakeholders

• Ability to connect the dots and align different perspectives towards a common goal

• Cross-functional collaboration

• External partner management

3. Leadership in Agile, Virtual, and Global VUCA Environments:

• Experience leading teams in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments

• Agile leadership skills to adapt to changing circumstances and drive continuous improvement

• Thought Leadership with the ability to think creatively and execute effectively

4. Result and Customer Orientation:

• Focus on delivering results and meeting customer needs

• Strong implementation skills to execute plans effectively

5. Process and Project Management:

• Experience in managing projects from inception to completion

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

6. Compliance and risk management:

• Ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are met

• Assessing and managing risks

7. Financial Acumen:

• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-efficiency

• Understanding financial implications of vendor agreements

8. Business Acumen:

• Understanding of processes and challenges in the area of Talent Management and Learning

9. Technical Skills:

• Ability to assess system capabilities and compatibility with company systems

• Understanding the technical aspects of the products or services

• SaaS (Software as a Service): Knowledge of SaaS models, deployment, and management.

• Applied AI and Machine Learning: Knowledge in AI/ML frameworks, data analysis, and experience in steering implementation of AI solutions

• Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learner Experience Platforms : Expertise in LMS platforms (e.g., Saba, Blackboard) and enhancing learner experiences a plus

10. Professional Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in leading positions

• Experience in management of P&O IT portfolio with focus on Talent Management and Learning

What we offer.

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard

• Attractive remuneration package

• Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth

• 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family

• Find more benefits here (https://new.siemens.com/de/de/unternehmen/jobs/benefits-was-wir-bieten.html)

Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and personal preferences.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

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