Manager, Infrastructure Platform Engineering

Overview

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Manager, Infrastructure Platform Engineering to lead the Windows Platform Engineering team and work with the Linux platform team within the Technology and Innovation (T&I) organization, part of Architecture and Standards. These teams are responsible for the design, automation, and governance of the DI SW R&D server resources, both virtual and bare metal. The role is accountable for both technical outcomes and team development, with a strong emphasis on automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and evolving the operating model from individually managed, high-touch systems to scalable, standardized platforms.

The manager partners closely with our Linux platform team for alignment and will be a trusted partner to our architecture, operations, security, and software development organizations to deliver reliable, secure, and modern Windows services at enterprise scale.

• People Leadership & Team Growth — Lead, coach, and develop a team of Windows platform engineers, fostering career growth, technical excellence, and ownership.
• — Build and evolve team skills aligned with modern platform engineering practices, including automation, IaC, and policy-driven operations.
• — Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• — Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.

• Platform Ownership & Standards — Own the standards, reference implementations, and lifecycle management for R&D Windows infrastructure and services.
• — Ensure consistent implementation of Windows platform standards across global environments.
• — Working closely with the Linux platform team, drive alignment with Architecture & Standards principles while balancing operational realities.

• Automation & Platform Modernization — Lead the transition of the operating model, individual management, and high-touch systems, to managing standardized platforms and processes at scale.
• — Champion automation-first approaches, including:
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Configuration-as-Code (CaC)
• Policy-driven provisioning and compliance
• — Ensure provisioning, patching, and lifecycle processes are repeatable, scalable, and measurable.

• Security, Patching & Vulnerability Management — Oversee patching, upgrades, and lifecycle alignment across R&D environments.
• — Partner with security teams to ensure timely vulnerability remediation and compliance.
• — Balance risk, stability, and developer productivity in patching and upgrade strategies.

• Developer Enablement & Services — Ensure platforms effectively support software development workflows, tools, and applications.
• — Partner with software development organizations to understand requirements and consumption patterns.
• — Act as an escalation point for platform-related issues impacting development teams.

• Metrics, Reporting & Communication — Define measures of success, KPIs, and operational metrics for platform health, reliability, security, and efficiency.
• — Provide clear, concise reporting to leadership, Architecture & Standards, and software development stakeholders.
• — Communicate technical concepts effectively at multiple levels, from engineers to senior leadership.
• — Represent the Platform Engineering team in cross-functional forums and reviews.

• Proven experience as a first-line people manager, leading and developing technical engineering teams.
• Strong background in enterprise platform engineering, including:
• Server and Client operating systems
• Platform standards, lifecycle management, and service ownership
• Deep understanding of:
• General configuration management principles along with patching, upgrades, and lifecycle alignment
• Vulnerability management and compliance in enterprise environments
• Enterprise services supporting R&D and software development
• Strong understanding of automation principles with hands-on experience or leadership oversight of:
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Configuration-as-Code (CaC)
• Automated provisioning and policy-driven compliance
• Demonstrated success driving cultural change, evolving teams from manual, pet-based systems toward automated, cattle-based platform models.
• Excellent…