Platform Manager

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for Platform Manager

As a Platform Manager TCMS, you are a member of the platform team for metro trains. You act as the primary contact between the sales departments and the engineering team for the platform solutions in your scope. As a Platform Manager TCMS, you will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of the TCMS platform, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. Your leadership and technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring the platform's performance, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.

You’ll make a difference by

• Requirements Engineering: Work closely with the sales departments to elicit continuously the customers’ needs and translate their inputs into requirements.
• Industry Trends: Observe and analyse relevant competitors' products and solutions. Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in TCMS.
• Platform Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle of the TCMS platform, including conceptualisation, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Feature Management: Create and maintain the feature & portfolio list, add new features as backlog items, evaluate their respective customer value and prioritise them. Decide whether specific customer requirements will be included in overall platform concept or not.
• Technical Leadership: Work closely with the engineering teams in India and Austria to clearly communicate the customer needs and related requirements, provide guidance and direction to the team.
• System Architecture: Define and manage the system architecture for TCMS, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer requirements across projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage and synchronize the cross functional teams consisting of engineering teams in Austria, India and Germany.
• Technical Documentation: Manage the development of detailed system designs, interface specifications, and technical documentation for the TCMS.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of the TCMS platform, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.
• Technical Sales Support: Support the sales team and present our TCMS solution space and its benefits to potential new customers, and – through active listening – work out the needs of the customers.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 14 years of experience in the railway rolling stock industry with TCMS knowhow.
• Strong understanding of train control architectures, communication protocols, and safety standards.
• Experience in product platform management shall be preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with a strong focus on standardization.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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