Industry Specialist Manager - Fluids & Thermal
Company Overview
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Industry Specialist Manager to lead the Fluids & Thermal Industry Specialist Team, combining deep Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) expertise with strong strategic and commercial leadership. As part of the Technical Sales and Strategy organization, you will define and execute the Fluids & Thermal strategy, accelerate growth, and strengthen the Simcenter Fluids & Thermal portfolio.
You will provide global leadership to a team of industry specialists, setting strategic direction, developing organizational capability, and ensuring close alignment with product management, sales, and key customers. The role owns Inbound activities, including identifying market trends, customer priorities, and solution opportunities, while guiding product strategy, roadmap priorities, and solution incubation. In parallel, you will drive Outbound execution by partnering with global sales teams and strategic customers to support adoption, business growth, and market impact.
As part of the Simulation (SIM) product segment, you will be accountable for Fluids & Thermal go-to-market alignment across direct, indirect, and digital channels. Responsibilities include sales enablement, industry-focused content development, market prioritization, and investment guidance.
The role also influences portfolio direction through market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer engagement. In addition, you will lead strategic customer advisory activities, engage executive stakeholders, represent Siemens at key industry events, and collaborate with partners and academic institutions to advance innovation and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Owning and executing the Simcenter Fluids & Thermal strategy, shaping growth, investment priorities, and portfolio direction while guiding the evolution of the business over both the short and long term. You will lead and develop a global team of Industry Specialists, setting priorities, scaling best practices, and ensuring strong collaboration across sales, product management, and strategic customer initiatives.
As the primary voice of the market and customer, you will translate industry trends, competitive insights, and customer needs into product strategy, roadmap priorities, and solution incubation opportunities. You will also ensure Fluids & Thermal go-to-market alignment across the Simulation portfolio and all sales channels, partnering with global sales leadership to accelerate adoption, strengthen pipeline development, and expand strategic account growth.
In addition, you will guide investment and prioritization decisions, lead customer advisory and industry engagement activities, represent Siemens at key industry forums, and foster collaboration across Siemens, with partners, and with academic institutions to strengthen the Fluids & Thermal ecosystem and drive long-term innovation.
Key areas of focus
• Lead and develop a global team of Fluids & Thermal specialists, setting priorities, fostering collaboration, and driving high-impact results across a diverse, international organization.
• Shape business strategy and market growth by identifying new opportunities, guiding investment priorities, and providing strategic direction informed by industry trends and customer needs.
• Partner with product management and portfolio leadership to influence technical, commercial, and go-to-market decisions while articulating the business value of simulation solutions.
• Drive adoption and business growth through experience in sales, technical sales, or business development, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging strong analytical thinking, market insight, and innovation to address business challenges and identify new opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships across Siemens and with customers, combining strong communication, presentation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline; MBA or equivalent business qualification is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of computational engineering solutions, ideally Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with experience applying these technologies in an industrial environment.
• Previous experience using Fluids & Thermal simulation tools or leading teams that apply Fluids & Thermal simulation methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a technical, commercial, or business-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including professional proficiency in English.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within global, cross-functional teams.
Why Us
At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world.
You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Our Benefits & Rewards
The primary locations for this opportunity are France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. The applicable salary ranges for these locations are:
France: €77.600 to €139.700
Belgium: € 100.800 to €181.400
Spain: € 80.200 to €136.300
Italy: €73.900 to €125.800
This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via this link.
This position may also be posted in additional locations beyond those specified above. For such locations, the applicable salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed by the Talent Acquisition Partner at the time of initial contact, in accordance with local legal requirements.
Diversity & Inclusion
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from all talented individuals. At Siemens, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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