Business Unit Director - Solar Power: Siemens

Company Description

Siemens Energy is the world’s leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2007 (ended September 30, based on IFRS), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately EUR20 billion and received new orders totaling around EUR28 billion and posted a profit of EUR1.8 billion. Siemens Energy had a work force of 73,500 at the beginning of fiscal 2008.

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Job Description

Siemens Renewable Energy is part of Siemens’ Energy Sector (SEI) which employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide. The international headquarters of the Renewable Energy group is located in Germany with employees working with design, sales, and production in Denmark, Germany and the United States. Siemens Renewable Energy group is growing rapidly and is looking for people who would like to join a dynamic, international company capable of accommodating the wishes and ambitions of its employees. We envision Solar Power as a potentially fast growing market within the Renewable energy arena. A key factor for matching our growth rates and maintaining our leading position is our people - competent, enthusiastic and highly professional. We currently have the following position based out of our Orlando, Florida office:

Director – Solar Business Unit

Scope of responsibility:

Manages the overall strategic direction and business development of Solar Power in the US. Responsible for developing new business opportunities, implementing strategic direction, and establishing operational strategy within the new business unit.

Key Requirements:
* More than 10 years of experience in international complex project business
* Experience in project business / project management mandatory
* Experience in Solar industry preferable / within Energy Sector mandatory
* Experience in leading teams and in managing project teams mandatory
* High potential for leadership positions
* Intercultural and US experience mandatory
* Self-starter mentality
* High degree of assertiveness and autonomy
* Knowledge of intercultural communication
* Leadership personality
* Understanding of the sales process from the acquisition of leads through to the successful handover of a project including the support requirements of Project Execution
* Knowledge of Siemens' internal PM@Siemens process
* Knowledge about management of subcontractors& third parties and of procurement and logistics guidelines and processes for both subcontracting, material & resources, etc.
* Knowledge of Business Conduct Guidelines, Rules and regulations for Project Management at Siemens, especially the LoA Process including the Project.

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