Director, Strategy, Sales Planning & Operations
Siemens Mobility, Livonia, MI, United States
Director, Strategy, Sales Planning & Operations
499441
17-Mar-2026
Remoto
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
Position overview DI Automation (DI AUT) is transforming how we engage with customers, digitally transforming American industries. We deliver differentiated, customer‑centric automation and industrial AI solutions. To realize this ambition, we must enable our organization with clear, scalable processes, smart technology, and focused enablement that improve both the seller and customer experience in alignment with global practices.
We are seeking a
Director, Strategy, Sales Planning & Operations , to enable the organization to lead this transformation.
This role serves as a
strategic partner to the President, Digital Industries US , translating commercial strategy into high‑impact initiatives and ensuring disciplined execution across the organization. The role sits at the intersection of DI AUT transformation, operations, and leadership enablement, orchestrating cross‑functional efforts across Sales, Delivery, IT, Finance, and across businesses.
You will lead the design and execution of the initiatives that shape how our go‑to‑market organization operates with clear operating cadence and enablement systems that improve seller effectiveness and customer engagement across the Attract‑Engage‑Deliver engagement model—from
AI‑enabled selling and digital tool adoption to operational excellence . A close alignment and cooperation with Zone Americas Strategy Planning and Operations ensures globally aligned processes and tool implementation.
Success in this role means our teams operate with
clarity of strategy, simplicity of process, and intelligent tools that unlock deeper customer engagement and stronger commercial outcomes .
What You’ll Drive Transformation & Execution
Translate Grow the US commercial strategy into a small set of clear organizational priorities, executable roadmaps, and outcome‑based initiatives.
Continuously synthesize market signals, competitive intelligence, customer feedback, and internal performance data to identify growth opportunities, diagnose execution gaps, and adjust priorities in real time.
Ensure strategic initiatives move decisively from concept to execution to measurable impact, maintaining momentum, transparency, and leadership accountability.
Establish and run governance, operating cadence, and OKRs that track progress against strategic objectives and surface risks early.
Facilitate and shape senior leadership forums, including strategy reviews, operating reviews, and transformation deep‑dives, ensuring decisions translate into action.
Drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, Delivery, Finance, and Global/Zone Americas teams to ensure initiatives deliver enterprise‑level outcomes, not functional optimizations.
Sales Excellence & Commercial Operating Effectiveness
Lead enterprise initiatives from design through communication that elevate sales productivity, pipeline quality, engagement discipline, and commercial execution across the Attract–Engage–Deliver lifecycle.
Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, and Strategy to strengthen:
Growth through Verticals, Partners, OEMs, and Inside Sales
Target cascading, sales planning, forecasting, and performance management
Incentive structures and performance frameworks aligned to strategic priorities
Identify systemic friction points across the commercial engine and drive process simplification that makes it easier for sellers to engage customers, scale value, and expand relationships.
AI, Digital Enablement & Capability Building
Orchestrate and lead the design/evolution of a sales enablement ecosystem, integrating AI‑powered tools, data insights, and learning experiences to increase seller effectiveness and customer impact.
Drive adoption of AI‑enabled sales and engagement processes, embedding them into daily workflows and using performance data and feedback loops to continuously improve outcomes.
Partner with P&O, Sales Leadership, IT, and Global/Zone Americas teams to build scalable capability and upskilling programs that strengthen consultative selling, leadership effectiveness, and AI‑enabled customer engagement.
Serve as the business owner and orchestrator for CRM and digital sales platform adoption, ensuring tools reinforce the engagement model and deliver measurable productivity gains.
For the right leader, this role offers
enterprise visibility and the opportunity to influence the next chapter of Siemens’ transformation , serving as a launchpad to influence and impact across the organization.
Qualifications Required
10+ years of experience in
strategic execution, commercial operations, sales transformation, or business leadership
within B2B or industrial environments.
Proven track record leading
enterprise initiatives that drive measurable commercial impact .
Experience working with
AI‑enabled tools, digital transformation, or advanced analytics in commercial environments .
Strong ability to influence and align
senior stakeholders across functions and geographies .
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored work authorization.
Preferred
Exceptional communicator with strong
executive presence and influencing skills .
Strategic thinker with the ability to
translate vision into structured execution .
Demonstrated ability to balance
strategy, data, and horizontal people leadership .
About Siemens We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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You’ll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $191,000 - $328,000 annually with a target incentive of 25% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link: Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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17-Mar-2026
Remoto
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
Position overview DI Automation (DI AUT) is transforming how we engage with customers, digitally transforming American industries. We deliver differentiated, customer‑centric automation and industrial AI solutions. To realize this ambition, we must enable our organization with clear, scalable processes, smart technology, and focused enablement that improve both the seller and customer experience in alignment with global practices.
We are seeking a
Director, Strategy, Sales Planning & Operations , to enable the organization to lead this transformation.
This role serves as a
strategic partner to the President, Digital Industries US , translating commercial strategy into high‑impact initiatives and ensuring disciplined execution across the organization. The role sits at the intersection of DI AUT transformation, operations, and leadership enablement, orchestrating cross‑functional efforts across Sales, Delivery, IT, Finance, and across businesses.
You will lead the design and execution of the initiatives that shape how our go‑to‑market organization operates with clear operating cadence and enablement systems that improve seller effectiveness and customer engagement across the Attract‑Engage‑Deliver engagement model—from
AI‑enabled selling and digital tool adoption to operational excellence . A close alignment and cooperation with Zone Americas Strategy Planning and Operations ensures globally aligned processes and tool implementation.
Success in this role means our teams operate with
clarity of strategy, simplicity of process, and intelligent tools that unlock deeper customer engagement and stronger commercial outcomes .
What You’ll Drive Transformation & Execution
Translate Grow the US commercial strategy into a small set of clear organizational priorities, executable roadmaps, and outcome‑based initiatives.
Continuously synthesize market signals, competitive intelligence, customer feedback, and internal performance data to identify growth opportunities, diagnose execution gaps, and adjust priorities in real time.
Ensure strategic initiatives move decisively from concept to execution to measurable impact, maintaining momentum, transparency, and leadership accountability.
Establish and run governance, operating cadence, and OKRs that track progress against strategic objectives and surface risks early.
Facilitate and shape senior leadership forums, including strategy reviews, operating reviews, and transformation deep‑dives, ensuring decisions translate into action.
Drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, Delivery, Finance, and Global/Zone Americas teams to ensure initiatives deliver enterprise‑level outcomes, not functional optimizations.
Sales Excellence & Commercial Operating Effectiveness
Lead enterprise initiatives from design through communication that elevate sales productivity, pipeline quality, engagement discipline, and commercial execution across the Attract–Engage–Deliver lifecycle.
Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, and Strategy to strengthen:
Growth through Verticals, Partners, OEMs, and Inside Sales
Target cascading, sales planning, forecasting, and performance management
Incentive structures and performance frameworks aligned to strategic priorities
Identify systemic friction points across the commercial engine and drive process simplification that makes it easier for sellers to engage customers, scale value, and expand relationships.
AI, Digital Enablement & Capability Building
Orchestrate and lead the design/evolution of a sales enablement ecosystem, integrating AI‑powered tools, data insights, and learning experiences to increase seller effectiveness and customer impact.
Drive adoption of AI‑enabled sales and engagement processes, embedding them into daily workflows and using performance data and feedback loops to continuously improve outcomes.
Partner with P&O, Sales Leadership, IT, and Global/Zone Americas teams to build scalable capability and upskilling programs that strengthen consultative selling, leadership effectiveness, and AI‑enabled customer engagement.
Serve as the business owner and orchestrator for CRM and digital sales platform adoption, ensuring tools reinforce the engagement model and deliver measurable productivity gains.
For the right leader, this role offers
enterprise visibility and the opportunity to influence the next chapter of Siemens’ transformation , serving as a launchpad to influence and impact across the organization.
Qualifications Required
10+ years of experience in
strategic execution, commercial operations, sales transformation, or business leadership
within B2B or industrial environments.
Proven track record leading
enterprise initiatives that drive measurable commercial impact .
Experience working with
AI‑enabled tools, digital transformation, or advanced analytics in commercial environments .
Strong ability to influence and align
senior stakeholders across functions and geographies .
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored work authorization.
Preferred
Exceptional communicator with strong
executive presence and influencing skills .
Strategic thinker with the ability to
translate vision into structured execution .
Demonstrated ability to balance
strategy, data, and horizontal people leadership .
About Siemens We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
#LI-MO1
You’ll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $191,000 - $328,000 annually with a target incentive of 25% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link: Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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