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Americas Regional Information Technology Head (Smart Infrastructure / Electrification and Automation

Americas Regional Information Technology Head (Smart Infrastructure / Electrification and Automation) Job

ID 525852

Posted since 23-Oct-2026 Organization Smart Infrastructure Field of work Information Technology Company Siemens Industry, Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type Permanent Location(s)

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America Americas Regional Information Technology Head (Smart Infrastructure / Electrification and Automation) Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology.

We do this by empowering customers through the combination of the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Transform the everyday with us! This role is a hybrid based position working from our Wendell, NC location. Within Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation (SI EA), our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and business-focused digital solutions that accelerate growth, operational excellence, and transformation. We are looking for a Head of

SI EA IT

Regions Americas to lead regional IT strategy, operations, transformation, and organizational development across North and South America. This executive leadership role will serve as the primary IT partner to regional business leadership while ensuring alignment with global EA IT strategy and priorities. This position requires a leader who can balance operational excellence, factory enablement, business transformation, and organizational leadership in a highly matrixed global environment. You'll make an impact by: Strategic Business Partnership & Leadership

• Serving as the primary IT partner and trusted advisor to SI EA Americas business leadership.
• Developing and executing a regional IT strategy aligned with global priorities and aggressive business growth, particularly in the United States and Mexico.
• Leading, mentoring, and growing the regional IT organization while building a fit-for-purpose structure that scales with demand.
• Managing regional budgets, investments, and vendor relationships to achieve business targets. Factory Enablement & Operational Excellence
• Ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient IT operations across manufacturing sites, warehouses, and offices.
• Partnering with factory leadership to advance digital manufacturing initiatives, including automation, cybersecurity, and operational technology connectivity.
• Establishing sustainable IT operating models that support the expansion and modernization of the factory network. Business Transformation & Change Management
• Driving regional implementation of key transformation programs, with a strong focus on the Sherpa X initiative.
• Advancing the adoption of global business processes, enterprise platforms such as ERP, and technologies including Data & AI.
• Enabling successful change management through strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or similar from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale business and technology transformations.
• Experience leading geographically distributed and multicultural organizations.
• Background in financial and operational management.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Travel requirements up to 20% domestic and/or international
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

(current Siemens employees holding a visa will be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA or equivalent.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and organizational leadership skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, or a related sector.
• Experience leading ERP, digital manufacturing, Data & AI, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Experience operating within global, matrixed organizations.
• Knowledge of operational technology, industrial cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing environments.
• Additional language capabilities, including Spanish. What you'll bring:
• Strategic vision balanced with operational discipline.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation.
• The ability to simplify complexity and drive execution.
• A passion for developing people and building organizational capability.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders globally.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust across functions, regions, and cultures. You'll benefit from:
• The opportunity to shape the future of IT within a critical growth business of Siemens.
• A highly visible executive leadership role with global influence.
• The ability to lead transformational initiatives that impact factories, employees, customers, and business performance worldwide.
• Professional development opportunities and access to a global leadership network.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements w applicable.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.