Product Consultant/Manager

Company: Siemens Energy and Automation Division: SEA - Automation and Motion Division

Req ID: 41635

Minimum Qualifications: BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. 5-8 years of MES experience combined with strong IT and operations background. Experience in managing large scale software projects and coordinating all software and service deliverables for key customers. Experience managing resources from multiple organizations(internal resources, external partners, and customers). Experience with manufacturing software environments. Knowledge of ISA-95 specification. Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to work with Siemens sales organization as well as external partners to drive MES sales.

Specific Job Requirements: Applies an expert understanding of product and/or system scope and application consulting with others to deliver a complete solution. Develops and executes the most complex training programs for field sales, distributors, and select customers. Provides advanced and comprehensive technical application assistance. . Provides guidance to support personnel in analyzing and resolving field problems promptly-- reports trends to management. Develops specifications for complex product and systems areas. Develops and executes launch plans and leads efforts in preparing technical materials (printed and electronic) for delivery of MES solutions . Determines and implements pricing and bid strategies. Creates, manages, and controls the project budget.

Job Family Responsibilities: Completes the development of business plans and product introduction plans on a global or regional basis. Conducts/organizes the cross functional activities related to training, documentation, tools, sales, marketing, service, logistics/manufacturing. Completes the creation of pricing structures and price positions for products within area of responsibility, including ROI impact. Completes the requirements for the development of new products or enhancing existing products or product lines. Performs complex technical application assistance. Completes evaluation and monitors product/solution throughout all stages of Quality Cycle (proposal, definition, build, validation, production, end of enhancements, end of availablity, end of support).

Key Responsibilities: Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Refers complex, unusual problems to others. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations.

Education: Typically BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. Certification may be required in some areas.

Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments. Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization. Demonstrates knowledge of organizations business practices and issues. Typically 5-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.

Direction of Others: Provides general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.

Key Working Relationships: Primarily intra-organizational contacts and external contacts.