Head of IT DX Strategy & Management Services

Siemens Healthineers

1d•$244,000 - $335,500•Remote

About The Position

The Head of IT Strategy & Management Services owns and drives the Diagnostics IT strategy, governance, and transformation as part of Diagnostics verticalization. The role steers portfolio prioritization, operating model design, and enterprise-level decision-making, providing strategic leadership, governance, and operational excellence across IT functions to enable innovation, security, scalability, and long-term growth. The role builds and leads a global team, aligns IT and business stakeholders, and ensures continuous improvement. It translates complex requirements into clear actions, fosters cross-functional alignment, ensures compliance with international regulations, and manages budget and resource planning. The position leads DX IT strategy and governance, innovation and digital transformation, IT management and operations, stakeholder and business partnerships, team and talent development, and budget and resource management.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a strategic, senior management, or head of IT/technology role.
Proven track record defining and executing IT or digital strategies.
Experience leading IT service management (ITSM) and operational excellence.
Experience driving transformation initiatives, such as cloud, digital platforms, or automation.
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity oversight.
Ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps.
Skills in mentoring and building high-performing teams.
Deep understanding of how IT enables business outcomes.
Expertise in ITIL or other service management frameworks.
Awareness of emerging technologies and their business applications.
Ability to lead cultural and organizational change.
Clear and persuasive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills in stakeholder management, budget planning, team building, and risk management.
Experience building and enabling global organizations or teams; international leadership experience is required.
Track record defining and executing strategic measures and building trustful relationships and reliable networks.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Aptitude for decision-making and problem-solving.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in IT Management, or similar) preferred for strategy and business alignment.
Familiarity with the MedTech industry.

Responsibilities

Define and own the DX IT strategy, governance, and portfolio prioritization framework, aligning IT initiatives with business priorities and enterprise IT strategy.
Steer enterprise-level prioritization and trade-offs across DX IT domains, balancing business demand, capacity constraints, and transformation objectives.
Develop long-term roadmaps that support scalability and future readiness.
Ensure 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.
Plan and host strategic IT meetings such as the Digi-IT Board with the DX MT.
Drive transformation of the DX IT operating model as part of Diagnostics verticalization, including governance design, portfolio steering, and oversight of large-scale transformation programs.
Identify emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the business.
Foster innovation and agility within the IT function.
Lead and orchestrate DX IT management functions, including PMO, governance, communication, and quality, to steer global IT performance, transformation execution, and organizational alignment.
Define and own the DX IT performance management framework, including KPIs, transparency, and executive reporting.
Drive IT internal programs such as structured workforce planning, Agile programs, HPS, or Risk Management.
Advise and influence executive leadership, including DX MT and CIO, on IT strategy, portfolio priorities, and transformation decisions.
Build vendor and partner relationships to maximize value and innovation.
Represent the organization in internal and external forums as needed.
Define role profiles, qualifications, and development paths for team members.
Promote continuous learning and lead awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
Coach, mentor, and manage the performance of direct reports and the extended team.
Define and steer DX IT budget and resource allocation frameworks, prioritizing investments in line with business strategy and transformation goals.
Ensure effective use of resources and adherence to approved budgets and spending plans.