US Business Head - Surge Arrester and Insulators

Position: US Business Head - Surge Arrester and Insulators (US)
About the Role

Location

United States of America

Mississippi

Richland

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Switchgears

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager / Team Leader

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the US Business Head for Arresters & Insulators, you are responsible for driving the profitable growth and long-term success of Siemens Energy's product business across the United States. You lead the development and execution of the business strategy, identify new market opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and expand market share across utilities, EPCs, distributors, and industrial customers. You provide leadership to cross-functional teams and ensure alignment between sales, marketing, operations, engineering, and supply chain functions to deliver exceptional customer value.

A key part of your role is overseeing the performance of the Jackson distribution center, ensuring operational excellence, inventory optimization, and reliable customer delivery. Leveraging your deep understanding of the US transmission and distribution market, you develop growth initiatives, drive commercial success, and build a high-performing organization. With full accountability for business performance, you lead the organization to achieve revenue, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence targets.

How You'll Make an Impact

* Lead and execute the US business strategy for the Arresters & Insulators portfolio, driving sustainable and profitable growth.

* Own business performance, including revenue, order intake, profitability, market share, forecasting, and customer satisfaction.

* Drive business development activities by identifying new market opportunities, expanding customer relationships, and developing strategic partnerships.

* Lead, develop, and inspire cross-functional teams while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

* Oversee operations and performance of the Jackson distribution center, ensuring inventory accuracy, delivery reliability, and operational efficiency.

* Monitor market trends, competitive developments, and customer requirements to shape portfolio, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.

What You Bring

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.

* 15 or more years of experience in the electrical industry, including transmission & distribution, high-voltage products, or utility markets. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.

* Proven track record of leading businesses, driving growth strategies, and delivering strong financial results with P&L responsibility.

* Deep knowledge of the US utility, transmission, distribution, and industrial customer landscape.

* Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams, developing talent, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

* Excellent commercial acumen, including business development, strategic planning, contract negotiations, pricing, forecasting, and operational management.

Travel, as needed (~30%).

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company! With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Rewards

* Career growth and development opportunities

* Supportive work culture

* Company paid Health and wellness benefits

* Paid Time Off and paid holidays

* 401K savings plan with company match

* Family building benefits & parental leave

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