Smart Building - Customer Solution Architect 80-100%

Siemens

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Job Description:Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worldsWith technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.Within our buildings business, our global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world’s infrastructure. Our shared journey could take you anywhere … where would you like to go?We are looking for a new colleague to join our Scalable Customer Architectures global team to expand our practice around our smart building platform “Building X”; our end-to-end IoT platform for buildings which includes open AI enabled applications and creates the potential to redefine how building-data is handled and what can be generated from it.In this role, you will work closely with our sales and pre-sales teams to support customers on their digital transformation journeys of building infrastructures. As a Smart Building - Customer Solution Architect, you will collaborate with decision-makers at various levels, from operational teams to senior stakeholders, to develop solutions that align with customer needs and business objectives.Your new responsibilities
  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs, analyze opportunities, and align solutions with customer strategies and requirements
  • Lead technical risk assessments for complex, integrated, and non-standard projects to support management approvals
  • Design secure and scalable edge-to-cloud solution architectures that address customer objectives and enable digital transformation
  • Prepare and deliver value-based workshops to identify customer pain points, desired outcomes, and relevant use cases
  • Support execution of complex solutions, including 3rd party integrations, custom developments, and non-standard technologies
  • Calculate and validate customer ROI, and drive cost optimization through value engineering and IT/OT portfolio alignment
  • Support and lead bids, tenders, PoCs, presentations, demos, exhibitions, and roadshows
  • Monitor the progress of critical projects throughout their lifecycle and contribute directly to project execution when needed
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with regional leads, business partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment and monetization of support services
  • Ensure every customer interaction is engaging, and value-driven, while promoting open communication and knowledge sharing across the team
  • Collaborate with Bid Management and regional teams to develop proposals and ensure seamless project handover
Your skills and experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field, with 10+ years of technical experience in enterprise environments, particularly in digital buildings and smart infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of smart building technologies, IoT platforms, and solution architectures - especially cloud-based and edge-to-cloud models
  • Solid understanding of IT/OT integration, cybersecurity principles, and industry-standard communication protocols (including API/SDK)
  • Proficiency in operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), databases (MS SQL, Oracle, MongoDB), high availability systems (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Practical experience in delivering consulting services, including customer co-creation, design-thinking workshops, and use case development
  • Experience in ROI validation, value engineering, and aligning solutions with customer KPIs and business outcomes
  • Exposure to verticals such as datacenter, metros, healthcare, airports, commercial real estate, higher education, or smart cities is a strong advantage
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with geographically distributed teams
  • Proactive, independent, and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of German or other European languages is a plus
Location: qualified candidates need a valid work permit for the respective country. Relocation to another country is not plannedEmployee benefits: local benefits applyWhat it’s like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance.Frequently asked questions and contact information
you will find a collection of frequently asked questions and a way to contact us directly.Information for recruitment agencies: Siemens is not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

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