Demo

Solutions Director, Automotive Industry - US

Siemens Digital Industries Software
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025
We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

Job Description Summary

The Solution Director is a senior, experienced global technology and business leader who applies deep industry technology knowledge and best practices to contribute individually and collaborate with global teams of technical product and business development leaders, from Sales and Services to Software, Product Development and Marketing.

We are seeking technical and business leaders who possess extensive experience in automotive and transportation and systems, through the entire life cycle, from engineering through manufacturing and service. Successful candidates have experience with utilizing and management of core engineering and or/ manufacturing management systems.

Build the future direction of Automotive & Transportation by leading initiatives focused on developing winning software and hardware solutions for the Automotive & Transportation industry.

  • Define Automotive & Transportation solutions that span the full Digital Industry portfolio with a focus on combining engineering and manufacturing software with automation and systems, involving subject matter experts from the field and relevant business segments
  • Create unique solutions that anticipate future opportunities, uncovering and resolving unmet industry needs, by applying software-based solutions to key automotive and related business processes
  • Establish firm financial foundation for unmet solution opportunities based on best-in-class industry process context and business value justification
  • Collaborate with selected external solution partners to extend Automotive & Transportation Digital Industry solution capabilities

Support the Automotive & Transportation industry go-to-market through industry solution campaigns and field enablement in high priority areas

  • Support definition of Automotive & Transportation solution messaging and value propositions
  • Collaborate with Industry vertical and Business Unit marketing teams to enable them to create compelling internally and externally facing campaign materials

Engage and enable Sales and Strategic Customers

  • Support industry solution go-to-market enablement for direct and channel sales organizations
  • Engage with strategic customers to understand solution requirements
  • Support sale of strategic Automotive & Transportation Digital Industry solutions

Support global Automotive & Transportation industry strategy through providing guidance to Industry Leadership in defining industry strategy and aligning relevant stakeholders in the company.

Required Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree – Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software, Manufacturing Operations Management, or equivalent
  • Detailed knowledge of Automotive & Transportation business methods, processes, and practices, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
  • 10 years of concentrated experience in the Automotive & Transportation industry. Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering and commissioning teams, in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Design and Engineering, Control Systems / Automation Engineering, Manufacturing, Service & Support, Lifecycle Management and/or Industrial IOT implementation
  • Direct, practical experience with several of the following software technology categories corresponding to Siemens DI portfolio in manufacturing and automation: MCAD, ECAD, CAE, PLM, ALM, Manufacturing Engineering, CAM, Manufacturing Operations Management (MES), Service Lifecycle Management, Software, DevOps or Industrial IOT.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Normal office environment. Can work from home, within a 2-hour drive to a regional airport or work from a local office if located in most major cities
  • This is a global role, and it is expected that the candidate has appropriate freedom to travel in accordance with aforementioned responsibilities
  • It is expected that candidates are comfortable in customer manufacturing settings, highly adaptive and comfortable in a myriad of manufacturing environments with the physical restrictions typically found in automated manufacturing.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

The salary range for this position is $151,300 to $272,400 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Salary : $151,300 - $272,400

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Solutions Director, Automotive Industry - US?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Solutions Director, Automotive Industry - US career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$67,749 - $94,232
Income Estimation: 
$91,040 - $122,744
Income Estimation: 
$84,216 - $118,122
Income Estimation: 
$205,905 - $268,303
Income Estimation: 
$301,527 - $500,788
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$99,722 - $129,659
Income Estimation: 
$95,339 - $136,177
Income Estimation: 
$123,335 - $160,476
Income Estimation: 
$151,655 - $195,046
Income Estimation: 
$175,158 - $234,490
Income Estimation: 
$205,905 - $268,303
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software
Hired Organization Address Shoreview, MN Full Time
Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products (both internal and external) with focus on surp...
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Hired Organization Address Detroit, MI Full Time
Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products (both internal and external) with focus on surp...
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Hired Organization Address Milford, OH Intern
Siemens Digital Industries Software Strategic Student Program (SSP) Discover your career with us at Siemens Digital Indu...
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Hired Organization Address Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
Job Family : Software Req ID : 438134 Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products (both int...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Solutions Director, Automotive Industry - US jobs in the Livonia, MI area that may be a better fit.

Sales Director - Automotive Industry

Confidential, Troy, MI

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!