Global Dev Team Lead - SIMATIC PCS 7 Engineering System

We are ONE Siemens

Siemens Digital Industries Operations Software is a suite of integrated digital solutions to engineer, simulate and operate manufacturing operations across industries. Operations Software includes our product portfolio in manufacturing engineering (COMOS, Tecnomatix, NX CAM, ...) & production operations (Win CC, Scada, PCS 7 / neo, Opcenter, Insights Hub, ...). The portfolio helps organizations across many different industries to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making by providing real-time visibility and control across manufacturing and business processes.

Formula 1 cars, ships, mobile phones, space exploration vehicles, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and many of the other objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and produced using our software.

We're redefining the industrial world using data and AI to make production: Agile, Adaptive, Autonomous. Eliminate productivity boundaries for today’s and tomorrow’s production operation. Join our mission to build the most comprehensive next generation AI-native Industrial Operations Software portfolio as the new operation system for industry in the age of AI. With us you have the chance to now apply AI to where it really matters: In the physical world of an industrial production and engineering of real things.

As part of Siemens Operations Software (OPS-SW), the Supervisory & Control Systems organization drives the full-lifecycle management of industrial software portfolios-including WinCC, PCS 7, PCS neo, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Industrial Edge. The organization manages these solutions from development through to deployment, connecting the digital and physical worlds to enable advanced monitoring and control. By overseeing the entire product lifecycle, it supports customers in building agile, data-driven, and increasingly autonomous production environments.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Global Project Lead to lead the execution of strategic development projects for the SIMATIC Engineering System. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across globally distributed engineering teams located in Germany, India, and Romania, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with technical understanding of industrial automation software development and proven experience leading cross-functional, multicultural engineering teams. The role works closely with Product Management, Architecture, Test, Quality Assurance, other development projects, and Release Management to successfully deliver business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Global Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end execution of global development projects for the SIMATIC Engineering System across Germany, India, and Romania.
• Define project scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and execution plans aligned with product roadmap and business priorities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure predictable project execution and timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive proactive mitigation actions.
• Ensure transparent communication of project status, milestones, risks, and escalations to stakeholders.

Project Delivery & Execution Excellence

• Drive delivery excellence by ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, cost, and scope objectives.
• Coordinate feature development, integration, testing, and release readiness across global development sites.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Product Management, Architecture, Development, Testing, DevOps, and Release Management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, planning accuracy, estimation, and delivery predictability.
• Ensure adherence to software development processes, engineering standards, and quality management practices.

Stakeholder & Global Collaboration

• Act as the primary project interface for global stakeholders across Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, and Quality.
• Foster effective collaboration across multicultural and geographically distributed teams.
• Align project priorities with business objectives while balancing technical constraints and resource availability.
• Support decision-making through effective planning, risk assessment, and transparent communication.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Engineering Process & Innovation

• Support adoption of modern software engineering practices including Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and AI-assisted engineering.
• Drive project-level initiatives to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, engineering reuse, and process standardization across global development teams.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of project management practices and engineering execution.

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading complex software development projects in multinational engineering organizations.
• Experience in industrial automation, distributed control systems, process control, or enterprise software development.
• Strong experience managing globally distributed, cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale software projects with predictable quality, schedule, and budget performance.

Technical Expertise

• Good understanding of enterprise software development lifecycle and software engineering methodologies.
• Knowledge of industrial automation software, engineering systems, or distributed control systems.
• Strong programming and software engineering background, ideally including C/C++, C#, SQL, and related technologies.
• Experience in driving structured cross-team knowledge transfer for complex software products, enabling smooth ownership transitions, accelerated competency development, and effective collaboration across Germany, India, and Romania.
• Experience with Agile development, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering, test automation, and engineering productivity tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of software architecture, release management, and quality assurance processes.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project leadership and execution capabilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive risk management approach.
• Ability to influence without formal authority and build alignment across global teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and geographically distributed environments.

Why Us

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work-hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Diversity & Inclusion

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation.

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