Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation is a global leader in sustainable and reliable energy solutions. Our Overhead Medium Voltage Systems (OMVS) business, headquartered in Yatala, Queensland, serves as the global center of competence for the development, manufacturing and lifecycle management of intelligent overhead protection systems.
We are currently searching for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead our technically ambitious portfolio of projects and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team across R&D, embedded systems, mechanical design and software. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong engineering foundation, people management experience and the ability to collaborate well with global teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead all product development activities for the global OMVS portfolio • Manage and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team • Oversee R&D project planning, budgeting, resource allocation and execution • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, IP protection and technical standards • Drive project delivery excellence using Siemens Development System (SDS) principles • Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, portfolio management and international stakeholders • Monitor and report on project progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership • Support technical teams in defining requirements and solving complex engineering challenges • Ensure smooth handover of developed products to manufacturing and customer support • Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About You:
• Degree-qualified in engineering or applied science • Proven track record in leading complex product development programs • Strong leadership, team development and communication skills • Hands-on experience with embedded systems, mechanical products and/or software development • Skilled in project management and cross-functional coordination • Customer-focused, results-driven and comfortable working in a global environment.
Why Siemens?
Working at Siemens is exciting! Not only because of the impact you can make, but also because of the benefits we offer to make your work and life more enjoyable. We highly value and encourage personal growth through experience and training. We strive every day to provide technology with purpose, live and work with a growth mindset, empower our people, and multiply customer impact. As a technology company with sustainability an integral part of our business, Siemens is ideally positioned to leverage the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability to help our customers make their energy transition to net zero.
Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.