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        CEO* Program

        *Chief Executive Opportunity

        Don't just take a seat, take a ride

        Are you a leader at the top of your game? If you think you’re ready for the biggest challenge of your career so far, then our CEO* Program could be for you. Take this extraordinary opportunity to become part of a select group of promising international leaders each year. The world is constantly changing and we’re always thinking about what’s next. Can you help us build the technologies and innovations of tomorrow? We are looking for open-minded, bold leaders who have a thorough understanding of the world we live in – dedicated, talented people who are determined to find answers and to make a difference. 

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        Outstanding candidates. An opportunity of a lifetime.

        Introducing our CEO* Program. A unique opportunity for the best and brightest in their fields from around the world to learn what it takes to lead a global enterprise.

        hand-picked participants

        A chance for cream-of-the-crop professionals to fast track their career into a top management position: Each candidate is hand-picked by our leadership team after a thorough application process.

        24 months

        Over 24 months, you’ll take on three individually chosen assignments around the world that tackle problems on a global scale.

        3 assignments

        With guidance from senior executives, you’ll find e.g. ways to create economic growth while reducing the consumption of energy and resources or drive the shift of industries into the digital era.

        tailormade

        You will be in the driver's seat when choosing individual assignments that equip you perfectly for your long-term career.

        "Get inspired by the massive opportunities this program offers and let it help you grow as a future executive."

        - Simon, alumnus

           

        Alumni and participants

        Where are they now?

        The CEO* participants are some of the best and brightest in their fields and represent the potential future of the Siemens AG. They are selected directly by the Siemens leadership team to tackle top-level strategic challenges. Learn more about their stories.

        Busola – Participant since April 2017

        Nationality: Nigerian/ British

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at INSEAD Business School
        • BEng in Electrical and Electronic, University of Nottingham, UK

         

        Work Experience:

        • Seven years of experience in the construction industry as a building services engineer
        • Expertise covers diverse range of buildings, from commercial/ residential to data centers and stadia in the UK, Qatar and America

        1st Assignment:

        Business Development Manager, Building Technologies: Zurich, Switzerland

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Digital Portfolio Implementation Lead, Power Generation Services: Berlin, Germany

        The CEO* Program is the ideal launching pad for a successful career in general management in Siemens. The continuous exposure to top leadership as well as the opportunity to work on pertinent business growth projects demonstrate why this position is coveted.

        Busola, CEO* Program participant since April 2017

        Diego – Participant since September 2016

        Nationality: Spanish

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at IE Business School, Spain
        • MSc in Management, MIT – Sloan School of Management, USA
        • MEng in Industrial Engineering, Power Systems and Automation, University of Zaragoza, Spain

         

        Work Experience:

        • Over ten years of experience working on international projects of power management and process automation
        • Work experience includes assignments in Spain, United Kingdom, Australia and United Arab Emirates

        1st Assignment:

        Strategic Project Manager, Energy Management: Erlangen, Germany

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Go-to-Market Capture Team Digital Services, Energy Management: Madrid, Spain

         

        3rd Assignment:

        Project Manager at Managing Board Office of Cedrik Neike: Munich, Germany

        The CEO* Program is the opportunity that I was looking for to join this truly global corporation, and being able to jump straight away to work on important assignments with high visibility in the organization and with the guidance and mentoring from Siemens senior executives.

        Diego, CEO* Program participant since September 2016

        Joanne – Participant since March 2016

        Nationality: Australian

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at INSEAD Business School
        • BEng (Chemical), University of Melbourne

         

        Work Experience:

        • A total of 7 years of experience in Process Engineering and Business Development in Utilities (Water) and Oil & Gas infrastructure works; with a geographical focus on emerging markets in the Middle East / North Africa and South-East Asia

        1st Assignment:

        PG MD Regional Analyst, Power & Gas: Erlangen Germany, and Shanghai, China 

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Global Operations Project Manager, Power Generation Services: Orlando, USA

         

        3rd Assignment:

        Competitor Installed Base (CIB) Capture Team Lead, Power Generation Services: Erlangen, Germany

        Being new to both PG and Siemens establishing credibility in a respectful yet firm manner was a challenge.

        Joanne, CEO* Program participant since March 2016

        Claudia – Alumna since August 2016

        Nationality: Brazilian

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at Wharton School
        • MA in International Studies, The Lauder Institute – University of Pennsylvania, USA
        • BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica, Brazil

         

        Work Experience:

        • Strategy consultant with experience on mining, construction, cement, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and consumer goods in Brazil, France, Morocco and South Africa
        • Co-founder of an EdTech company in Brazil

        1st Assignment:

        Transformation Project Manager, Mobility: Munich, Germany 

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Project Leader for Business Development Initiative, Building Technologies: Shanghai, China

         

        3rd Assignment:

        Project Leader for Mobile Factory, Wind Power & Renewables: Hamburg, Germany 

         

        4th Assignment:

        Aftermarket spare part project lead, Wind Power & Renewables: Brande, Denmark

         

        Position after CEO* Program:

        Regional Sales Manager Rail Automation - Southwest Europe & Africa, Mobility: Germany

         

        Current Position:

        CEO of Oman, Muscat, Oman

        Coming out of Business School, I was looking for a truly global position within the Engineering world. The CEO* Program was this one of a kind opportunity that fulfilled both requirements. Now that I am onboard, I can affirm that the level of support to ensure that projects are challenging and intellectually stimulating is simply remarkable.

        Claudia, CEO* Program alumna since August 2016

        Aymeric – Alumnus since December 2013

        Nationality: French

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management
        • MSc in Electrical Engineering, GeorgiaTech, USA
        • MSc in Electrical Engineering, Supelec, France

         

        Work Experience:

        • Worked in Senegal, China and the United States, selling infrastructure projects, managing oilfield operations and developing renewable energy business models

        1st Assignment:

        Business Development Manager for Energy Service Renewable: Orlando, USA

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Segment Lead for Smart Grid Solution: Shanghai, China

         

        3rd Assignment:

        Project Manager for Testing and Validation for Gas Turbines: Berlin, Germany

         

        Position after CEO* Program:

        Head of Business Development for the Energy Service Division: Orlando, USA

         

        Current position:

        Head of Controls and Digitalization for the global Power Generation Services: Orlando, USA

        The CEO* Program corresponded perfectly to my international aspiration and my interest in major global business challenges. These intense two years gave me the necessary skills to succeed as a general manager at Siemens and as a business leader in the industry.

        Aymeric, CEO* Program alumnus since December 2013

        David – Alumnus since March 2013

        Nationality: Czech

        Educational Background:

        • MBA at IMD
        • MSc in Chemical Engineering, ICT Prague, Czech Republic

         

        Work Experience:

        • Managed global projects in Process Engineering for a multinational chemical company in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Mexico and China

        1st Assignment:

        Project Leader Sales Efficiency Program: Shanghai, China

         

        2nd Assignment:

        Project Leader Business Development Initiative for Latin America: Buenos Aires, Argentina

         

        Position after CEO* Program:

        General Manager of Joint Venture Company: Shanghai, China

         

        Current position:

        Senior Strategy & Business Development Manager, Building Technologies: Shanghai, China

        I wanted to learn how to lead a global business in a large multinational organization. The CEO* Program at Siemens was a great opportunity to achieve this goal.

        David, CEO* Program alumnus since March 2013

        Completed assignments

        Looking back

        You will complete three individually chosen assignments around the globe.
        Europe
        Germany
        Next47

        Catalyst Program Manager

        • Next47 is the Venture Capital arm of Siemens

        • As “Catalysts”, we help our portfolio companies grow by opening up the Siemens ecosystem

        • Steered the Catalyst function in a new strategic direction through the creation of an agile operating model and decision review process

        • Led next47-wide transformation project with an external consulting firm to establish knowledge base and synthesize new investment theses.
        Germany
        Digital Factory

        MindSphere China Roll-Out Lead

        • Leading the initiative to roll-out MindSphere into China

        • Responsible for establishing a fully functional set-up for activities ranging from Go-to-market, Legal, Commercial to Infrastructure, Technology and Partnerships
        Germany
        Power & Gas

        Global Strategy Project, Topic Lead

        • Power and Gas project

        • Phase one: Co-lead “Technology and Innovation” topic and provide across industry insights and resources

        • Phase two: implementation of the project and optimizing global development activities
        Switzerland
        Building Technologies

        Global Business Development Manager

        • Focus on growth

        • Deliver tangible sales results, resulting in sales leads, while influencing key accounts and building smart sales approaches for focus markets and verticals

        • Lead sales approach with key customers and achieve recurring sales
        Germany
        Energy Management

        Microgrid Africa Initiative Lead

        • Microgrid solutions in simulation, control and monitoring

        • Develop the go-to-market plan of the microgrid portfolio for Africa

        • Identify key partnerships and business opportunities, define overall strategy, such as focus on customer segments, target countries, channels, and align with the regions on sales approaches
        North America
        USA
        Building Technologies

        Digital Transformation Manager

        • Distributed Energy Systems

        • Set up a digital services competence center aimed to expand the digital offerings portfolio, nurtured by a co-creation environment with customers and steered by agile development frameworks
        USA
        Power Generation Services

        Benchmark Project Lead

        • Power Generation Services

        • Overall lead for the delivery of benchmarking project

        • Responsibility for scoping of benchmark topics, budgeting, staffing, delivering the project and convincing the leadership of results and recommendations
        South America
        Brazil
        Process Industries and Drives

        Demand Creation Program Manager

        • Overall sales push

        • Create demand for drives in order to complete pipeline coverage and ensure occupation level

        • Developed know-how to offer analysis/studies for energy saving with overall initial investment and ROI (return of investment) to the customer
        Asia
        China
        Energy Management

        Business Development Lead

        • Power Supply Solution (PSS)

        • Project future market development, identify key business opportunities with customers, define comprehensive business strategy and action plan and analyze areas of improvement for the sales process for solution business.
        Germany
        Next47

        Catalyst Program Manager

        • Next47 is the Venture Capital arm of Siemens

        • As “Catalysts”, we help our portfolio companies grow by opening up the Siemens ecosystem

        • Steered the Catalyst function in a new strategic direction through the creation of an agile operating model and decision review process

        • Led next47-wide transformation project with an external consulting firm to establish knowledge base and synthesize new investment theses.
        Brazil
        Process Industries and Drives

        Demand Creation Program Manager

        • Overall sales push

        • Create demand for drives in order to complete pipeline coverage and ensure occupation level

        • Developed know-how to offer analysis/studies for energy saving with overall initial investment and ROI (return of investment) to the customer
        USA
        Building Technologies

        Digital Transformation Manager

        • Distributed Energy Systems

        • Set up a digital services competence center aimed to expand the digital offerings portfolio, nurtured by a co-creation environment with customers and steered by agile development frameworks
        Germany
        Digital Factory

        MindSphere China Roll-Out Lead

        • Leading the initiative to roll-out MindSphere into China

        • Responsible for establishing a fully functional set-up for activities ranging from Go-to-market, Legal, Commercial to Infrastructure, Technology and Partnerships
        Germany
        Power & Gas

        Global Strategy Project, Topic Lead

        • Power and Gas project

        • Phase one: Co-lead “Technology and Innovation” topic and provide across industry insights and resources

        • Phase two: implementation of the project and optimizing global development activities
        China
        Energy Management

        Business Development Lead

        • Power Supply Solution (PSS)

        • Project future market development, identify key business opportunities with customers, define comprehensive business strategy and action plan and analyze areas of improvement for the sales process for solution business.
        Switzerland
        Building Technologies

        Global Business Development Manager

        • Focus on growth

        • Deliver tangible sales results, resulting in sales leads, while influencing key accounts and building smart sales approaches for focus markets and verticals

        • Lead sales approach with key customers and achieve recurring sales
        Germany
        Energy Management

        Microgrid Africa Initiative Lead

        • Microgrid solutions in simulation, control and monitoring

        • Develop the go-to-market plan of the microgrid portfolio for Africa

        • Identify key partnerships and business opportunities, define overall strategy, such as focus on customer segments, target countries, channels, and align with the regions on sales approaches
        USA
        Power Generation Services

        Benchmark Project Lead

        • Power Generation Services

        • Overall lead for the delivery of benchmarking project

        • Responsibility for scoping of benchmark topics, budgeting, staffing, delivering the project and convincing the leadership of results and recommendations

        See what assignments some of our previous participants completed.

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        About Siemens

        Do we share the same values?

        Siemens has remained true to the pioneering spirit ignited by our founder, Werner von Siemens, more than 170 years ago. Each year we push ourselves to do better, discover more and achieve greater things. The proof is in our numbers. Are you interested in joining a fast-paced company? Think you can keep up?

        Responsible

        You are committed to act ethically and responsibly - and you will hold our partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to the same high professional and ethical standards.

        Excellent

        You set ambitious targets and give your best to achieve them. You stand beside our customers in the search for perfect quality, coming up with solutions that exceed expectations.

        Innovative

        Innovation is the cornerstone of your success. Your goal is to be a trendsetter in all of your businesses and to provide answers to society's most pressing challenges.

        Application requirements

        Which Qualifications do you need?

        If you meet the requirements and feel you are up to the challenge, we encourage you to send us your CV and cover letter.

        Strong academic background

        • Bachelor's and/or master's degree in an engineering or IT-related field of study
        • MBA from one of the leading international business schools

        Successful professional background

        • Five to ten years of work experience 
        • Track record of leading larger teams and handling complex projects
        • Experience in Siemens-related industries
        • International experience of more than one year

        Outstanding personal skills and dedication

        • Extraordinary leadership qualities and vision for leading change
        • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
        • Fluency in English and at least one other language
        • Flexibility and international mobility during and after the program

        "Opportunities may arise in divisions, locations or roles you didn't expect, but they may be the best ones you get."

        — Joanne, participant

              

        Any questions?

        Do you have any questions?

        Frequently asked questions about the CEO* Program

        We are looking for ambitious, globally-minded leaders with strong educational and professional backgrounds. Only a few candidates per year will be selected to participate in the rigorous 24-month rotational leadership program.

        The program is more than a development opportunity; it's a way to accelerate your international management career at Siemens. We are looking to develop our future general managers and diversify our leadership team with highly talented individuals who have strong global career aspirations. 

        You will work on three strategic, international projects. Each assignment is fitted to your professional area of expertise and personal development needs. You will have ample opportunity to demonstrate your personal leadership skills and work closely with top Siemens executives. In addition, you will receive guidance from the Siemens leadership team and the CEO* Program team. 

        There is no specific starting date. Each selected candidate will be able to work with the program team to arrange an individual starting date. 

        Generally, we accept applications throughout the year. However, depending on from which business school you are applying, there are deadlines during peak application periods. 

        Please submit your resume and a cover letter. If you have further documents, feel free to include them as well. 

        Feedback is generally provided within five business days following receipt of your application. 

        Due to a high number of applications we are unfortunately not able to connect you with current participants or alumni of the CEO* Program before you apply. However, we will gladly connect you to them once you have proceeded in the interview process. 

        Yes. As the CEO* Program requirements are very specific, the program is not for everyone. However, Siemens has plenty of other challenging positions, and we encourage you to explore these opportunities on our Siemens Global Jobs & Careers site. Please keep in mind that you will need to submit a new application. 

        Contact

        Any questions left?

        If you still can’t find the answers you’re looking for, drop us an email. A member of the Program Office will happily advise you.

        ceo-program@siemens.com

        Jutta Pfrang

        Karinna Rojas-Castro

        Rebekka Birmes

        Application

        Ready to apply?

        Think you can make the cut? We are looking forward to receiving your application and aim to provide feedback within five business days.  

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