Head of IT DX Strategy & Management Services
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
The Head of IT Strategy & Management Services owns and drives the Diagnostics IT strategy, governance and transformation as part of Diagnostics verticalization, steering portfolio prioritization, operating model design and enterprise-level decision making. This role provides strategic leadership, governance, and operational excellence across IT functions, enabling innovation, security, and scalability to support the company's long-term growth. You will build and lead a global team of professionals, align with both IT and business stakeholders, and ensure continuous improvement. This role requires a visionary leader who can translate complex requirements into clear actions, foster cross-functional alignment, and ensure compliance with international regulations while managing budget and resource planning.
Job description
IT Strategy & Governance
- Define and own DX IT strategy, governance and portfolio prioritization framework, ensuring alignment of all IT initiatives with business priorities and enterprise IT strategy.
- Steers enterprise-level prioritization and trade-offs across DX IT domains, balancing business demand, capacity constraints and transformation objectives.
- Develop long-term roadmaps, ensuring scalability and future-readiness.
- Ensures end-to-end alignment and control of DX IT to achieve business outcomes and transformation objectives.
- Own and govern DX IT decision frameworks, including prioritization, investment steering and enterprise governance across DX IT functions.
- Plan and host strategic IT meetings such as Digi-IT Board with the DX MT
Innovation & Digital Transformation
- Drive transformation of the DX IT operating model as part of Diagnostics verticalization, including governance design, portfolio steering and execution oversight of large-scale transformation programs
- Identify emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the business.
- Foster a culture of innovation and agility within the IT function.
Management & Operation
- Lead and orchestrate DX IT management functions (PMO, governance, communication, quality) to steer global IT performance, transformation execution and organizational alignment.
- Define and own DX IT performance management framework, including KPIs, transparency and executive reporting to steer global IT performance and transformation progress.
- Ensures end-to-end alignment and control of DX IT to achieve business outcomes and transformation objectives.
- Drive IT internal programs such as: Structured Workforce planning, Agile programs, HPS or Risk Management.
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership
- Advise and influence executive leadership (DX MT, CIO) on IT strategy, portfolio priorities and transformation decisions.
- Build strong vendor and partner relationships to maximize value and innovation.
- Represent the organization in internal and external forums if needed.
Team & Talent Development
- Define role profiles, qualifications, and development paths for your team members.
- Promote continuous learning and lead awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports and extended team.
Budget & Resource Management
- Define and steer budget and resource allocation frameworks for DX IT, enabling prioritization of investments aligned with business strategy and transformation goals.
- Ensure effective use of resources and adherence to approved budgets and spending plans.
Requirements
- 10-15+ years of progressive (IT) leadership experience
- At least 5 years in a strategic, senior management, or head of IT/technology role
- Proven track record in defining and executing IT/digital strategies
- Proven track record in leading IT service management (ITSM) and operational excellence
- Proven track record in driving transformation initiatives (e.g., cloud, digital platforms, automation)
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong background in governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity oversight
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps
- Leadership & People Development: Skilled in mentoring and building high-performing teams
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of how IT enables business outcomes
- Service Management: Expertise in ITIL or other service management frameworks
- Innovation & Transformation: Awareness of emerging technologies and their business applications
- Change Management: Ability to lead cultural and organizational change
- Communication: Clear, persuasive communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Skilled in stakeholder management, budget planning, team building, and risk management
- Experience and track record in successfully building and enabling global organizations/teams; international leadership experience required
- Track record in defining and executing strategic measures, ability to build trustful relationships and reliable networks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Familiarity with MedTech industry
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (mandatory)
- Master's degree (MBA, MSc in IT Management, or similar) preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking
- Public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.