Solutions Architect - Grid Software
Siemens Mobility, Wendell, ID, United States
Solutions Architect - Grid Software
Siemens is the market leader in grid control and grid simulation. Building on this strong position, we are enhancing our portfolio with new digital offerings of software products and solutions, that connect the OT with the IT world. This digital offering helps our clients manage the fast‑paced energy transition that is occurring through new digital twin applications.
Transform the everyday with us!
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Architect to join our growing Grid Software team. In this role, you will be a trusted technical advisor to our named accounts, driving the adoption and expansion of our software portfolio. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs and demonstrating the value of our solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of grid technologies, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer success.
How you will make an impact
Responsibilities
Account Expansion: Working closely with the Account Director, proactively identify and develop opportunities to expand our software footprint within named accounts. This includes understanding their business challenges, proposing solutions, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Technical Account Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical account plan for each assigned named account. This plan should outline customer needs, expansion opportunities, and strategies for achieving success.
Stakeholder Mapping: Develop and maintain a stakeholder map of key technical leaders within accounts and build relationships with these in order to build a strategy with them on adoption roadmaps for the One GSW portfolio.
Scaling Knowledge: Scale your impact by creating assets that share experience on one customer or territory to many. Use your technical expertise and market insights to develop global strategies with other Solutions Architects, sales colleagues, and product management teams.
Demonstrations and Presentations: Deliver compelling and tailored demonstrations and presentations of our entire grid software portfolio to prospective and existing customers, highlighting key features, benefits, and value propositions. Adapt presentations to different audiences (technical, business, executive).
Technical Workshops: Coordinate technical workshops to align with our customers on how the products integrate in their environment.
Proof of Concept (POC) Coordination: Manage and coordinate all aspects of Proof of Concept (POC) activities, including defining success criteria, developing test plans, executing the POC, and presenting results.
RFx Coordination: Coordinate the technical response to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other RFx documents, crafting compelling and accurate responses that showcase our technical expertise and solution value.
TLOA Process Coordination: Provide technical leadership and support throughout the Technical Limit of Authority (TLOA) process, ensuring that technical requirements and risks are clearly defined and agreed upon with a clear plan for risk mitigation.
Handover Activities: Ensure a smooth handover of technical knowledge and project details to the partner and/or internal implementation teams, facilitating successful project delivery.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree is required.
8+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar technical sales role, preferably within the energy or utility industry.
You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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 and 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.
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 $103,000 – $175,000 annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.
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.
Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America
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Siemens is the market leader in grid control and grid simulation. Building on this strong position, we are enhancing our portfolio with new digital offerings of software products and solutions, that connect the OT with the IT world. This digital offering helps our clients manage the fast‑paced energy transition that is occurring through new digital twin applications.
Transform the everyday with us!
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Architect to join our growing Grid Software team. In this role, you will be a trusted technical advisor to our named accounts, driving the adoption and expansion of our software portfolio. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs and demonstrating the value of our solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of grid technologies, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer success.
How you will make an impact
Responsibilities
Account Expansion: Working closely with the Account Director, proactively identify and develop opportunities to expand our software footprint within named accounts. This includes understanding their business challenges, proposing solutions, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Technical Account Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical account plan for each assigned named account. This plan should outline customer needs, expansion opportunities, and strategies for achieving success.
Stakeholder Mapping: Develop and maintain a stakeholder map of key technical leaders within accounts and build relationships with these in order to build a strategy with them on adoption roadmaps for the One GSW portfolio.
Scaling Knowledge: Scale your impact by creating assets that share experience on one customer or territory to many. Use your technical expertise and market insights to develop global strategies with other Solutions Architects, sales colleagues, and product management teams.
Demonstrations and Presentations: Deliver compelling and tailored demonstrations and presentations of our entire grid software portfolio to prospective and existing customers, highlighting key features, benefits, and value propositions. Adapt presentations to different audiences (technical, business, executive).
Technical Workshops: Coordinate technical workshops to align with our customers on how the products integrate in their environment.
Proof of Concept (POC) Coordination: Manage and coordinate all aspects of Proof of Concept (POC) activities, including defining success criteria, developing test plans, executing the POC, and presenting results.
RFx Coordination: Coordinate the technical response to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other RFx documents, crafting compelling and accurate responses that showcase our technical expertise and solution value.
TLOA Process Coordination: Provide technical leadership and support throughout the Technical Limit of Authority (TLOA) process, ensuring that technical requirements and risks are clearly defined and agreed upon with a clear plan for risk mitigation.
Handover Activities: Ensure a smooth handover of technical knowledge and project details to the partner and/or internal implementation teams, facilitating successful project delivery.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree is required.
8+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar technical sales role, preferably within the energy or utility industry.
You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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 and 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.
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 $103,000 – $175,000 annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.
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.
Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr