Americas Regional Information Technology Head (Smart Infrastructure / Electrification and Automation)This role is a hybrid based position working from our Wendell, NC location.Within Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation (SI EA), our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and business-focused digital solutions that accelerate growth, operational excellence, and transformation.
We are looking for a Head of SI EA IT Regions Americas to lead regional IT strategy, operations, transformation, and organizational development across North and South America. This executive leadership role will serve as the primary IT partner to regional business leadership while ensuring alignment with global EA IT strategy and priorities. This position requires a leader who can balance operational excellence, factory enablement, business transformation, and organizational leadership in a highly matrixed global environment.
You'll make an impact by:
Strategic Business Partnership & Leadership- Serving as the primary IT partner and trusted advisor to SI EA Americas business leadership.
- Developing and executing a regional IT strategy aligned with global priorities and aggressive business growth, particularly in the United States and Mexico.
- Leading, mentoring, and growing the regional IT organization while building a fit-for-purpose structure that scales with demand.
- Managing regional budgets, investments, and vendor relationships to achieve business targets.
Factory Enablement & Operational Excellence- Ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient IT operations across manufacturing sites, warehouses, and offices.
- Partnering with factory leadership to advance digital manufacturing initiatives, including automation, cybersecurity, and operational technology connectivity.
- Establishing sustainable IT operating models that support the expansion and modernization of the factory network.
Business Transformation & Change Management- Driving regional implementation of key transformation programs, with a strong focus on the Sherpa X initiative.
- Advancing the adoption of global business processes, enterprise platforms such as ERP, and technologies including Data & AI.
- Enabling successful change management through strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication.
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or similar from an accredited university.
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
- 10+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational environments.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale business and technology transformations.
- Experience leading geographically distributed and multicultural organizations.
- Background in financial and operational management.
- Fluency in English both written and verbal
- Travel requirements up to 20% domestic and/or international
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. (current Siemens employees holding a visa will be considered)
Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degree, such as an MBA or equivalent.
- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and organizational leadership skills.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, or a related sector.
- Experience leading ERP, digital manufacturing, Data & AI, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Experience operating within global, matrixed organizations.
- Knowledge of operational technology, industrial cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing environments.
- Additional language capabilities, including Spanish.
What you'll bring:
- Strategic vision balanced with operational discipline.
- Strong business acumen and customer orientation.
- The ability to simplify complexity and drive execution.
- A passion for developing people and building organizational capability.
- Executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders globally.
- A collaborative leadership style that builds trust across functions, regions, and cultures.
You'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to shape the future of IT within a critical growth business of Siemens.
- A highly visible executive leadership role with global influence.
- The ability to lead transformational initiatives that impact factories, employees, customers, and business performance worldwide.
- Professional development opportunities and access to a global leadership network.
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements where applicable.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens 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 $176,354 - $302,321 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.
