Solution Engineering Manager – Grid Software

About the role

This senior leadership position drives the technical delivery of Siemens' Grid Software portfolio in Kuwait, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and high‑impact infrastructure projects that support national grid modernization initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end technical execution of Grid Software projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Define project objectives, technical scope, resource allocation, and delivery strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Promote engineering best practices through reuse of standard components, templates, and proven delivery frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens architectural standards, technical governance, cybersecurity requirements, and EHS policies.
• Represent Siemens in senior‑level engagements with government entities, utilities, EPC contractors, and strategic partners.
• Support pre‑sales activities, strategic customer engagements, and long‑term account retention initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coach and develop Technical Project Leads, Engineers, and delivery teams, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Monitor project performance through reporting, scheduling, and quality management mechanisms.
• Identify, manage, and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and escalations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee budget accountability and P&L contribution for the territory's engineering portfolio.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives and support business transformation programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using structured governance and change‑control processes.
• Collaborate with global component teams to ensure alignment with Siemens' architectural and delivery standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in project execution and engineering leadership, focusing on medium to large‑scale infrastructure or Grid Software projects.
• Proven track record leading multicultural, multidisciplinary engineering and project management teams in international environments.
• Strong background in the Transmission and Distribution sector, with expertise in SCADA systems.

Required skills

• SCADA systems