National Operations Mgr

National Operations Mgr - Demand Flow

Company: Siemens Infrastructure and Cities Division: IC - Building Technologies - Building Automation Location: IL - Buffalo Grove Req ID: 111098 Position Title: National Operations Mgr - Demand Flow Experience Level: Senior Level Education Required: Bachelors Degree Travel Required: Yes Company Description: The newly-created Siemens Infrastructure and Cities (IC) Sector is focused on providing answers that last for America ??s aging urban infrastructure. IC will offer solutions to make cities of all sizes more sustainable and competitive, turning them into the places where both people and businesses can thrive. Siemens ?? portfolio for intelligent infrastructure solutions includes complete traffic and transportation systems, intelligent logistics, efficient energy supply, and environmentally compatible building technologies. Siemens also provides ways to modernize the way power is transmitted and distributed to enhance the smart consumption of electricity. The Infrastructure and Cities Sector is comprised of five divisions: Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid. Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Job Description: The Demand Flow National Operations Manager will develop and implement regional operations business plan to improve operations planning, organizing, and directing project management, design engineering, system installation, commissioning and service activities for region. Provides operations and business management support to management teams to divisions, region, districts and locations. Leads or advises region, district and local management on operations strategic and tactical planning including resource development and allocation, financial forecasting, monitoring and reporting, and issue resolution. Assists and provides recommendations to management on development and implementation of strategies aimed at increasing business growth and financial success; asset management, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction enhancements; and improving employee productivity, quality and safety across region. Provides operations perspective in region and district business planning, staff planning, training and development, account management, customer satisfaction and achievement of SBT and division goals and objectives. Reports to division and region management on operational activities taken to meet budgeted revenues, gross margin dollars, and operating income for systems and service businesses. Shares accountability with district managers on driving these areas. Assists, guides and improves operations function in planning, organizing, directing and controlling of project management, design engineering, system installation, commissioning and service activities for region. Special emphasis is on process, standardization, quality, costs containment, new product and tool introduction, resource management, financial accountability, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Coordinates and manages special projects with region wide scope and impact. May manage or oversee management of operations-related aspects of business with corporate and key account customers across region. Coaches and counsels operations personnel and advises operations management on performance and development needs throughout region. Based on division and region requirements and policies, mentors and supports systems and service operations teams and individuals with project management, process improvement, proposal uniformity, forecasting, estimating, monitoring and recovery planning, particularly on large or key account operations activities. Attends select division, region, district and branch operations meetings. Participates in implementation of Top+, best practices, national operations programs and other initiatives related to or impacting region. Serves on task forces or teams to develop and implement major programs, processes and cross-operating company projects. Continues to improve technical competence of companys products, applications and services. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory changes, laws and financial options available in market. Represents Siemens in industry associations, professional organizations and affiliations and develops relationships with building, contractors and business community leaders. Bachelors degree in engineering, construction or operations management, or related field required. Minimum ten years industry experience including operations management or comparable role including strategic planning, contracting, project management, account management and all aspects of general business management. Ability to implement organizational and process change in response to business needs. Strong listening, negotiating, verbal, and written communication skills needed. Travel 50-80% . Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 50%