Head of Training – Smart Infrastructure Buildings

We transform buildings
With technology for smart and sustainable buildings and infrastructure, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and achieve world-class experiences for people. It's not just about improving buildings - it's about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first. Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world's infrastructure.

As we work to shape the future of global infrastructure, we are seeking a
Head of Training
for our SI Buildings Business Unit Team, and within our Service Unit.

Our shared journey could take you anywhere … where would you like to go?

Location:
This position will be ideally based in Zug, Switzerland OR Frankfurt Germany

The Role
We are seeking a strategic leader to build a global training business for Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings.

Your mission is to build a high-revenue and profitable training business by expanding existing localized portfolios that will improve customer satisfaction, and strengthening partner capability, and technical expertise across the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible to consolidate our distributed global training organization, expand our offerings and reach, and define and implement a scalable execution strategy, this includes developing and introducing global processes and quality standards.

This role combines business development, partner engagement, and training excellence to build a profitable, high-impact global training operation.

While the role is hosted in the Service Tech Unit, its scope extends across the entire SI B Organization

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global training strategy, including scalable business models, pricing, and growth plans across segments
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities and strategic partnerships to expand reach and demand
• Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that enhance performance, drive success, and meet organizational needs
• Build and maintain a diverse training portfolio, including Siemens and third-party content, certifications, and learning paths
• Establish global quality standards, certification processes, and trainer capability frameworks to ensure excellence in delivery
• Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective training execution and ecosystem development
• Manage the financial performance of the training business, including budgeting, revenue growth, and cost optimization
• Continuously measure training effectiveness and customer satisfaction, using insights to drive improvement and innovation

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in technical field; additional MBA would be an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a similar role and with proven experience in Leading Training Businesses would be ideal
• Experience in the building business would be beneficial, though not mandatory
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling global training operations, ideally with P&L responsibility
• Familiarity with technical training (e.g., installation, commissioning, servicing)
• Experience with building systems and safety codes, along with awareness of emerging technologies is desirable but not required
• Strong Commercial and Strategic Acumen
• Skilled in revenue generation, pricing strategy, and business planning
• Ability to manage international teams and develop strong partner networks
• Fluency in English, with strong communication and presentation abilities; German or other European languages desirable

Employee Benefits

• 2-3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Mobility allowance
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

What It's Like Working For Us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

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I look forward to receiving your application

Olger

Talent Acquisition Partner

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