Location: Ames, IA | Remote

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking strategic People & Organization (Human Resources) Leader who will help shape a vision to shape and execute a forward-looking P&O agenda aligned with business strategy and P&O Strategy 2030. In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership teams within the global Operational Software organization, with accountability for translating business priorities into impactful P&O strategies that drive performance, capability, and culture. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering closely with global leaders, orchestrating the broader P&O ecosystem to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

This is a high-impact, strategic role designed for a People & Organization (P&O) leader ready to accelerate results and grow a successful career within Siemens Digital Industries Software. You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a key contributor to enterprise priorities, with exposure across a global, fast-evolving business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic P&O Leadership & Agenda Setting

  • Translate evolving business strategy into a focused, forward-looking P&O agenda aligned with enterprise priorities and future workforce needs.

  • Act as a standing member of the leadership team, shaping strategic decisions with deep business and organizational insight.

• Business Partnering & Ecosystem Integration

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into impactful P&O strategies.

  • Act as an integrator across the P&O ecosystem, ensuring alignment and execution of global frameworks and expert services.

• Organizational Development & Transformation

  • Partner with leadership to drive organizational transformation, including restructuring, operating model evolution, and M&A integration efforts.

  • Lead initiatives across organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.

• Talent Strategy & Leadership Development

  • Drive succession planning and talent pipelines for critical roles.

  • Identify and prioritize critical skills and learning strategies to support future readiness.

  • Support innovative talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for specialized software talent.

• Culture, Engagement & Performance

  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with Siemens values and business growth objectives.

  • Strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and people engagement across a global, matrixed organization

• Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Utilize advanced P&O analytics to provide evidence-based insights that inform strategy and organizational performance.

  • Leverage data to diagnose trends, measure impact, and guide decision-making.

• Continuous Improvement & Global Collaboration

  • Support digitalization, model the effective use of AI, and continuously contribute to improvement of P&O processes to increase efficiency and scalability.

  • Operate effectively across global, regional, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive HR / People & Organization experience, including strategic business partnering

• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders within complex, global, matrixed organizations

• Strong experience in organizational development, talent management, and leadership development

• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into practical, high-impact P&O solutions

• Significant global experience managing complex change initiatives across multiple countries; good appreciation and understanding of country differences

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using insights to guide decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in technology, software, industrial, or Operational Software environments is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background supporting large-scale, global business units or functions

• Experience in M&A, organizational design, divestments and/or large-scale transformation initiatives strongly preferred

• Familiarity with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning strategies

• Advanced degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI)

This position can be held remotely; US Eastern Time Zone working hours are expected.