We're seeking a seasoned Global Engineering Systems Lead to strategically direct and manage our core Siemens-based engineering design platform. This critical role partners with Engineering leadership to develop and implement system solutions addressing business needs and driving efficiency. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Siemens engineering software, strong leadership, and team development capabilities.
Key Responsibilities: - Drive the identification, development, and implementation of Siemens-based engineering platform solutions in collaboration with Engineering leadership.
- Lead gap analysis workshops and translate business needs into functional design specifications.
- Ensure effective testing strategies for new platform applications.
- Oversee the development and global configuration of company-specific content within the Siemens platform (FEED, P&ID, E&IC, etc.).
- Manage and resolve implementation issues to maintain project continuity.
- Lead and develop a global administration team (internal, contractor, third-party) for user management, tool promotion, and training.
- Supervise and support international specialist teams (administrators, integrators, developers, support, SMEs).
- Ensure comprehensive training and adherence to standards for all platform users.
- Collaborate with discipline SMEs to align platform usage with business objectives.
- Develop team training and redundancy plans.
- Stay current with relevant industry developments in Siemens engineering software.
- Create and deliver effective training materials.
- Partner with IT on platform environment setup, maintenance, and licensing.
- Liaise with Siemens for support and issue resolution.
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance value, mitigate risks, and improve quality/cost through the platform.
- Travel as needed for platform integration and alignment.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, IT, or related field.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in configuration, administration, implementation, and training of Siemens engineering software in EPC or chemical process engineering.
- 3+ years of direct supervision of a Siemens engineering software administration team.
- Advanced knowledge of Siemens engineering software (FEED, P&ID required; EI&C, Logic, Pipe Spec, Engineering Interface preferred).
- Proficiency in VB Scripting.
- Strong understanding of engineering workflows (PFDs, P&IDs, plant modeling - Aveva E3D preferred, equipment drawings).
- Proven ability to translate engineering needs into effective platform solutions.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and team management skills.
- Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- International travel experience preferred.
- Database management experience preferred.
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