Are you passionate about innovation and research? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Project Officer to join our dynamic team What we offer you 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard A work environment where you can contribute with your whole personality and truly feel like part of Siemens 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules that allow time off for you and your family Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests Diverse health and wellness offerings Since each of over 300,000 employees feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here. The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions. What part will you play? You are responsible for driving the implementation of EA R&D strategy program / projects and the related change management You drive the Business Transformation towards an efficient and continuous culture driven organization and constantly challenging the organization on the current status quo You drive the tracking & tracing of our program and initiates measures with key stakeholders Furthermore, you manage the employee communication together with the EA R&D leadership team Together with the EA R&D leadership team, other functions and the respective strategy program teams, you bring EA R&D to the next levels of performance and productivity In your new role your key partners will be the EA R&D Leadership Team, the teams of the strategic Focus Topics, the managers of our >20 R&D locations and several other functions like Operations, PLM, Procurement and Controlling. You will also have exposure to SI EA Business Unit management and other stakeholders Helping us drive our future vision, your toolkit may include some of these key skills Education You have a university degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant Engineering / Science / Business fields, e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or Physics Experience & Skills The foundation of your success are long-term experience, with particular focus on leading cross-functional teams, change management and program management. You are experienced in Leadership and People Management skills which requires integrative skills to collaborate with several partners and cultures You possess extensive knowledge of how digital technology can be used to improve adoption of organizational change Ways of working Excellent influencing skills and solid business understanding are part of your profile Besides you have excellent communication and collaboration skills You describe yourself as a forward-thinker who has an eye for the big picture and at the same time is strong in operationalizing and executing fast You are an inspirational leader able to empower teams and encourage people to take ownership You are passionate about enabling people to unleash their full potential and highly motivated to work agile and to challenge the status quo Languages You are fluent in English and self-confident in communication and presentation You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you Your individual personality and perspective are important to us. We create a working environment that reflects the diversity of the society and support you in your personal and professional development. Let’s get to know your authentic personality and create a better future together with us. As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities. About us We create environments that care. Our worldwide teams at Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) intelligently connect energy systems, buildings, and industries to significantly improve efficiency and sustainability. Within the Business Unit Electrification & Automation (EA) we enable the transition to a sustainable energy system, while ensuring a secure and affordable energy supply. We work with customers across all industrial verticals, from Transmission utilities, over Distribution utilities to Data Centers, Chemicals and Transportation. Within EA, R&D is responsible for leading the global network of innovation within >20 locations. Our market environment is changing rapidly, and we want to be ahead of the game, driving innovations… On this transformation journey with our broad portfolio and wide footprint, we need you. www.siemens.de/careers – if you would like to find out more about jobs & careers at Siemens. FAQ – if you need further information on the application process.