Sr Global P&O Business Partner

Position Overview

We are seeking strategic People & Organization (Human Resources) Leader who will help shape a vision to shape and execute a forward-looking P&O agenda aligned with business strategy and P&O Strategy 2030. In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership teams within the global Operational Software organization, with accountability for translating business priorities into impactful P&O strategies that drive performance, capability, and culture. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering closely with global leaders, orchestrating the broader P&O ecosystem to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic P&O Leadership & Agenda Setting - Translate evolving business strategy into a focused, forward-looking P&O agenda aligned with enterprise priorities and future workforce needs.
• Act as a standing member of the leadership team, shaping strategic decisions with deep business and organizational insight.
• Business Partnering & Ecosystem Integration - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into impactful P&O strategies.
• Act as an integrator across the P&O ecosystem, ensuring alignment and execution of global frameworks and expert services.
• Organizational Development & Transformation - Partner with leadership to drive organizational transformation, including restructuring, operating model evolution, and M&A integration efforts.
• Lead initiatives across organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Talent Strategy & Leadership Development - Drive succession planning and talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Identify and prioritize critical skills and learning strategies to support future readiness.
• Support innovative talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for specialized software talent.
• Culture, Engagement & Performance - Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with Siemens values and business growth objectives.
• Strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and people engagement across a global, matrixed organization
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Utilize advanced P&O analytics to provide evidence-based insights that inform strategy and organizational performance.
• Continuous Improvement & Global Collaboration - Support digitalization, model the effective use of AI, and continuously contribute to improvement of P&O processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Operate effectively across global, regional, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR / People & Organization experience, including strategic business partnering
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders within complex, global, matrixed organizations
• Strong experience in organizational development, talent management, and leadership development
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into practical, high-impact P&O solutions
• Significant global experience managing complex change initiatives across multiple countries; good appreciation and understanding of country differences
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using insights to guide decision-making
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in technology, software, industrial, or Operational Software environments is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background supporting large-scale, global business units or functions
• Experience in M&A, organizational design, divestments and/or large-scale transformation initiatives strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning strategies
• Advanced degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI)