Digital Technology Portfolio Lead

Snapshot of the Role

As the Digital Technology Portfolio Lead, you will drive transparency, governance, and simplification across Siemens Energy's Digital Technology portfolio, covering applications, services, software, platforms, assets, and data. Leading a team of portfolio professionals, you will transform technology data into strategic insights that support architecture decisions, portfolio optimization, lifecycle management, and business value realization.

You will work at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture, IT Service Management, Technology Governance, and Digital Transformation, helping shape Siemens Energy's target IT landscape while reducing complexity and enabling informed decision-making across the organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

35% | Drive Digital Portfolio Transparency

• Establish and continuously enhance visibility across applications, services, software, platforms, assets, and data domains.
• Ensure portfolio information is complete, accurate, reliable, and actionable for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Align portfolio structures with Enterprise Architecture standards, IT Service Management processes, Configuration Management practices, and Data Ownership models.
• Create a clear understanding of:
• What technologies exist
• Who owns them
• How they are used
• What business value they provide
• What lifecycle, compliance, or risk considerations require attention
  
• Deliver meaningful portfolio reporting, dashboards, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
  
  

35% | Lead Portfolio Simplification & Optimization

• Identify duplication, overlap, technical debt, aging technologies, ownership gaps, and rationalization opportunities.
• Develop recommendations for application, service, software, and asset portfolio optimization.
• Support lifecycle management decisions, including:
• Retain
• Invest
• Modernize
• Consolidate
• Replace
• Retire
  
• Partner closely with Enterprise Architects to align portfolio decisions with Siemens Energy's target IT landscape.
• Transform portfolio insights into practical recommendations for CIOs, Technology Leaders, Portfolio Owners, Service Owners, Application Owners, and Governance Boards.
• Drive measurable outcomes through complexity reduction, cost optimization, and improved technology governance.
  
  

30% | Lead & Develop the Digital Portfolio Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Digital Portfolio professionals across areas such as:
• Applications
• IT Services
• Software Assets
• IT Assets
• Data
• Engineering Software
  
• Define team priorities, operating models, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Foster strong collaboration with:
• Enterprise Architects
• Technology Architects
• Service Owners
• Application Owners
• Business Area Representatives
  
• Build a culture focused on:
• Transparency
• Simplification
• Business value
• Data-driven decision support
• Continuous improvement
  
  

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Significant experience in:
• IT Portfolio Management
• Application Portfolio Management (APM)
• Service Portfolio Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technology Governance
  
• Proven track record managing complex digital portfolios within large global organizations.
• Strong understanding of IT services, applications, software assets, technology platforms, infrastructure assets, and data landscapes.
• Experience in lifecycle management, risk management, governance, and portfolio reporting.
• Demonstrated success leading global teams and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
  
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• ITIL Foundation
• Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
  
  

Skills & Competencies

Strategic & Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and target-state landscape planning.
• Experience with Technology Portfolio Management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and portfolio optimization.
• Ability to build business cases, assess ROI, and balance business value against operational, support, and licensing costs.
  
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across business and IT organizations.
• Ability to influence and align senior leaders, architects, service owners, and portfolio stakeholders.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Practical leadership style focused on delivering outcomes and measurable business impact.
  
  

Analytical Excellence

• Ability to transform complex technology data into clear, decision-ready insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Skilled at identifying patterns, risks, overlaps, consolidation opportunities, and optimization potential.
  
  

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than an energy technology company. With approximately 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of today and tomorrow. Our global team supports customers across the entire energy value chain, helping to meet the growing demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

From power generation and transmission to renewable energy solutions, industrial decarbonization, and innovation in digital technologies, Siemens Energy is committed to driving the energy transition and creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by more than 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diverse teams drive innovation, better decisions, and greater business success.

At Siemens Energy, diversity is not just about who we are. It is about how we work together to create a positive impact for our customers, communities, and the world.