Head of Area South (General Manager)

Siemens has an opportunity for an Area Head to ensure implementation of the Buildings business regional strategy and targets. This is a General Management position where you will strive to increase sales and service in all areas of Siemens' Buildings portfolio through both direct and in-direct go-to-market channels and achieve defined financial goals and sales targets. The role covers the South region, with predominantly London-based customers.

You'll make an impact by:

• Implementing the regional strategy, guidelines, and targets providing services and solutions in the Buildings market.
• Growing sales and service with existing and new customers.
• Implementing Safety Leadership Culture.
• Delivering organisational strategy with a clear understanding of the industry trends, economic sectors, and market dynamics that drive the strategic imperatives of the business.
• Continually reviewing business plans against the organisation's strategic mandate.
• Collaborating with customers to implement new solutions (e.g., digital business models, predictive manufacturing/service, blockchain). Supporting the 'up-sell' of opportunities along with the operations and sales team.
• Managing the full range of field service delivery processes and ensuring that customer expectations are met.
• Identifying any improvement opportunities and implementing measures to consistently improve. Implementing potential risk mitigation strategies and allocations to ensure successful outcomes are achieved.
• Delegating work packages within the project team, synchronizing workstreams, and coordinating interfaces regarding work results.
• Continuously controlling project status through a structured review process with respect to goal achievement, potential risks, and change requests; and taking appropriate measures to keep projects on track.
• Building relationships with key customers at senior and Director levels.
• Actively gathering and leveraging information to understand current and emerging customer business priorities, problems, expectations, and needs.
• Helping employees maximize their own performance potential; planning and supporting the development of individual skills.
• Establishing systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential.

You'll build on your existing skills and experience, including:

• Knowledge of the market sector and experience with our products and solutions to implement services and solutions.
• Experience leading effective teams, training, and guiding others.
• Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues.
• Ability to build partnerships with key customers to better understand their needs and priorities.
• Up-to-date practical experience in project management methodology.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.
• Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.