Innovation Lead – Digital Grid (US) - Military Veterans

If you are an experienced innovation & digital business professional passionate for driving technology leaps and wouldn't like to have a day like the other, this role is made for you. You will be responsible for scouting & evaluating market changes and trends as well as driving key technology partnerships to make a real impact on tomorrow’s energy landscape. You will be part of a highly talented and diverse team, that shares the same values and passions you have, transforming valid ideas into real innovations that create customer value.

• As senior innovation & digital business professional you will play a central role in driving our Digital Grid’s vision of a software-defined autonomous power system of the future.
• You will lead partnerships with universities, startups as well as top tier technology companies in the US to accelerate GT DG’s innovation fields in power grid related research and development.
• You will be responsible for systematically scout, evaluate & seize US funding opportunities, support applications & reimbursements
• You will collaborate and co-create with internal and external stakeholders in the US with focus on customer value and user experience.
• You will support on trend scouting, searching, and evaluating the “white space innovation ideas” in regard to their future business potential and fit to GT DG’s technology roadmap.

• 5 or more years of relevant professional experience. *Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa
• A completed degree in electrical engineering, computer science or comparable education
• Proven track record in applying innovative technologies such as AI for power grids
• Long-term experience and success record in driving innovation and partnership management in the energy transmission and / or distribution industry in the US
• Passion for new technologies and innovations that bring customer value, understanding of the intersection of the energy industry and digital technologies
  
• Entrepreneur thinking and business driven, with a good intuition for trends that can be transitioned into valuable offerings
• Strong drive and understanding for digital technology as well as a customer centric mindset
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US, as required

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave
• Bonus based on performance.

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