Siemens Advanta is a strategic advisor and trusted implementation partner for digital and sustainability transformations at an enterprise level. Drawing on the Siemens tech stack, Siemens Advanta delivers end-to-end solutions, from strategy and operations consulting to solution architecture and implementation. With comprehensive expertise in IT and OT, Siemens Advanta combines extensive experience from Siemens’ own transformation journey with reliability from customer projects across diverse industries and countries. By leveraging Siemens' businesses and partners, Siemens Advanta helps customers unlock the full value of Siemens technologies across their entire value chain. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Siemens Advanta operates with a global network of about 1000 employees in 18 countries and 47 offices. For more information, visit.
Mission
The Principal Solution Architect acts as a trusted advisor, partnering with customers and Siemens business stakeholders to design and implement Industrial IoT (IIoT) and product integration services that align with strategic goals. This role provides expert guidance to ensure tailored technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes, bridging business objectives and technological innovation to enhance operational efficiency and foster long-term partnerships.
As a direct link from Advanta to Siemens Xcelerator's product strategy and portfolio, you will align architecture requirements to integrate Siemens products and enable the X Partner Ecosystem.
Areas of Responsibility
1. Strategic Planning and Alignment
2. Guide alignment efforts across multiple products to develop a feasible integration architecture blueprint.
3. Develop and sustain a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with customer objectives, ensuring solutions that deliver mutual benefits.
4. Create and implement IIoT and product integration strategies supporting Siemens’ vision and customer success.
5. Collaborate with management and customers to prioritize technology initiatives that achieve business outcomes.
1. Architecture Design and Implementation
2. Design and oversee scalable, secure, and efficient IIoT architectures tailored to customer needs.
3. Ensure seamless integration of IIoT solutions with existing Siemens products, focusing on measurable outcomes.
4. Maintain architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines adaptable to various environments.
1. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
2. Represent Siemens architecture initiatives globally and align with CTO-level strategies.
3. Mentor and guide the worldwide ADV solution architect community, providing technical leadership.
4. Work with Siemens Vertical Markets and X Partners to understand use cases and include their solutions.
5. Act as a liaison between stakeholders, customers, and technical teams to ensure clarity of requirements.
1. Innovation and Continuous Improvement
2. Stay updated with trends in IIoT and integration technologies.
3. Identify opportunities for innovation and lead initiatives adopting new technologies and practices.
1. Security and Compliance
2. Ensure solutions comply with security standards and regulations.
3. Develop security strategies to protect IIoT devices and data, conducting regular assessments.
Qualifications
* Education and Experience
* Master’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
* At least 15 years of experience in IT architecture, focusing on IIoT and product integration.
* Proven experience in strategic planning and complex IT solution implementation.
* Technical Skills
* Deep knowledge of IIoT technologies, platforms, and frameworks.
* Proficiency in designing scalable, secure architectures.
* Strong understanding of security standards for IIoT.
* Soft Skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Strong leadership and project management abilities.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation.
* Certifications
* Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect are preferred.
What we offer
* 2-3 days of mobile working per week.
* Attractive remuneration and development opportunities.
* 30 leave days and flexible working models.
* Share matching programs for Siemens AG shares.
Benefits are adapted to local regulations and personal preferences. Make your mark at Siemens.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider:
* Applicants interested in careers at Siemens and those seeking further application process information.
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