Siemens

Director - Americas, Oil & Gas Vertical

Siemens$171K — $293K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in sales, account management, or business development in the Oil & Gas sector.
  • Strong track record of business growth and managing strategic relationships in complex environments.
  • Experience with go-to-market strategy development and execution.
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial automation and related technologies.
  • Expertise in contract negotiation and commercial management procedures.
  • Deep understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain across the Americas.

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of growth strategy for the Americas Oil & Gas vertical.
  • Align Siemens offerings to the specific needs of Oil & Gas customers.
  • Identify and develop high-impact use cases to accelerate growth.
  • Build and lead a collaborative expert community across local units.
  • Accelerate pipeline growth through early engagement with key accounts and EPCs.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert providing strategic industry guidance.

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellness benefits available.
  • Access to online resources for detailed benefits information.
Full Job Description
Location: US

Department: DI AUT S AM V&PI

Job Grade: Senior Management

Mode of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

The Director - Americas, Oil & Gas Vertical is responsible for driving the execution of Siemens' growth strategy across the Oil & Gas market throughout the Americas. This role partners closely with sales, domain, and technical teams to develop go-to-market plans, accelerate pipeline growth, replicate successful solutions across countries, and strengthen customer engagement with key accounts and EPCs. As the Oil & Gas subject matter expert, the Director will also provide strategic industry guidance, foster collaboration across local business units, and help align Siemens' portfolio with evolving market needs.

You'll make an impact by
  • Driving the execution of the Americas Oil & Gas vertical growth strategy by translating zone priorities into country-level go-to-market plans, pipeline actions, and targeted sales plays.
  • Aligning Siemens offerings, including DCS, lifecycle services, digitalization, and automation solutions, to address the specific needs of Oil & Gas customers across the region.
  • Identifying, developing, and scaling high-impact use cases and lighthouse opportunities that accelerate growth and strengthen Siemens' position in the Oil & Gas market.
  • Building and leading a collaborative Oil & Gas expert community across local business units, connecting sales, domain, and technical specialists to share best practices, replicate successful applications, and drive coordinated pursuit strategies.
  • Accelerating pipeline growth and opportunity conversion through early engagement with key accounts and EPCs, supporting complex pursuits, and driving the replication of successful customer solutions across multiple countries.
  • Serving as the Oil & Gas subject matter expert and strategic advisor, providing industry expertise to sales teams and leadership while ensuring market needs are reflected in portfolio feedback and future offering development.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of sales, account management, business development, or industry leadership experience within the Oil & Gas sector, including Energy, EPC, Refining, Petrochemical, LNG, Midstream, or Upstream markets.
  • Proven track record of driving business growth, achieving sales objectives, and managing strategic customer relationships within complex industrial environments.
  • Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies, strategic account plans, pipeline growth initiatives, and complex sales pursuits.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation, digitalization, control systems, software, instrumentation, electrical solutions, or related industrial technologies, with the ability to align technical and commercial solutions to customer needs.
  • Experience with contract negotiations, commercial management, sales forecasting, and pipeline management.
  • Deep understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain, market dynamics, and growth opportunities across the Americas.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across sales, technical, and domain teams to drive strategic outcomes in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage customers, EPCs, industry leaders, and internal partners.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or Engineering Master's degree
  • Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus

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!

Please note, this position will be based in the Siemens location where the selected candidate currently is located. The role has been assessed as a level SL-SC-IDM-MA04. The actual compensation range will vary based on work location, applicable salary structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Candidates will receive compensation information relevant to their location during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements and Siemens compensation practices. For further information regarding the compensation details that apply to you and your country, please contact the recruiter directly.

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 $171,217 - $293,515 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.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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