Global Strategic Partnerships Director

Job Family: StrategyReq ID: 321466Change the future with us.At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrows reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: Overview:We are seeking a Sr. Director of Global Strategic Partnerships to lead and build the global partner ecosystem team in Smart Infrastructure. You will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on our strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio with our global strategic partners and their clients. Your responsibilities will include building a high performing team of Global Partner Managers to develop deep business, strategic, and technical relationships with the different companies and their client base to identify where we can unlock significant joint business potential.You will leverage your experience to develop a team of trusted Global Partner Managers to engage partners and Siemens teams to drive innovation, business outcomes, and industry transformation for the business and our customers. Your team will work closely with the Siemens Partner Managers in the Smart Infrastructure Business Units and the sales teams across the globe to support interactions with the partners and customers to create long-term business opportunities and strong partnership economic value. Your team will work closely with these partners and other organizations within Siemens to identify and build innovative solutions along with our business units and experts to drive transformational change within their clients.Essential Functions:The ideal candidate will possess a business background that enables the team to drive engagements at the CxO/VP level, as well as a leadership background to build and lead a high-performance global team. A demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges with the ability to develop and convey compelling value propositions and build consensus across the organization is a must.Leadership and management of Global Strategic Partner team including resource management, hiring, mentorship, and performance managementWell versed in strategic planning, strategic account engagement, consultative selling, leading senior negotiations and partner contracts, building strategic relationships with large enterprise firms, and experience working with partners to deliver unique and differentiated solutionsEffectively engage with partners to develop, package, and position differentiated solutions based on Siemens and the partners unique IP, to deliver business value to customers in target marketsAbility to lead globally, demonstrating the highest levels of leadership and communications, while collaborating with disparate teamsProject management (scope, deliverable, timeline, risk, budget)Skills and Abilities Required:Strong leadership and coalition building skills in a highly dynamic and fluid working environment; along with the ability to manage complex cross organizational, cross company interactionsMust be a team player who is goal-oriented and confident, with aptitude and desire to build a high-performing team and businessDemonstrated ability to get things done, build consensus, resolve conflict, and solve tough business problems, working in concert with othersHighest levels of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in English. German is a plusAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentA keen sense of ownership, drive, and executionStrong knowledge of Siemens Smart Infrastructure Xcelerator strategy and product portfolio desiredEducation and Experience Requirement:The right person will be both strategic and analytical, and possess 10+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, account management, solution selling, or program/product management experience.Experience working within a software or digital services business is highly desiredExperience with managing partnerships (alliances, sales, or technical)Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizationsDegree required: MBA, Masters or equivalent executive level experienceWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:Normal office environment or virtual work environmentUp to approximately 25% travel may be requiredMake your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities (.(- if you would like to find out more about jobs & careers at Siemens.FAQ (- if you need further information on the application anization: Smart InfrastructureCompany: Siemens Schweiz AG, Smart Infrastructure, Global HeadquartersExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFull / Part time: Full-time

Created: 2026-03-07