Job Description

Position Location:  This role supports our Buffalo Grove, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We're improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfect places that improve people's lives. 

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is seeking a Product Manager – Valves & Valve Actuators (Inbound) to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of valve and actuator product portfolios within the Buildings Business Unit.

This role is responsible for translating market insights, customer needs, and competitive dynamics into differentiated, high-performing products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking, technical depth, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive product innovation and execution.

This position plays a key role in ensuring Siemens delivers competitive, scalable, and application-driven solutions across HVAC and building automation markets, including mission-critical applications such as data centers and other high-performance environments.

As a Product Manager – Valves & Valve Actuators (Inbound), you will:

• Own and drive product strategy for valve and actuator portfolios, balancing growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
• Define and continuously refine target market segments, customer personas, and key applications across HVAC and building automation environments
• Conduct market research, voice of customer (VOC) analysis, and competitive benchmarking, translating insights into clear product requirements, differentiated value propositions, and prioritized development initiatives
• Lead the product roadmap, ensuring alignment across short-term execution priorities and long-term strategic growth opportunities
• Drive and execute new product introduction (NPI/NPL) initiatives in agile, cross-functional environments, including business case development, product definition and requirements, collaboration with R&D through design and validation, launch readiness, and post-launch performance monitoring
• Perform ongoing portfolio, pricing, and gap analysis to ensure strong competitive positioning
• Serve as the technical product expert for valve and actuator solutions, supporting internal stakeholders and key customer engagements
• Define go-to-market strategy, including product positioning and messaging, target applications and segments, and launch prioritization
• Partner with Marketing to ensure effective and timely execution of go-to-market plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Applications, and Operations to ensure feasibility and manufacturability, supply scalability and cost alignment, and market adoption and customer success
• Operate with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and adaptability, driving decisions and execution in dynamic and evolving market conditions

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, or Systems/Application Engineering
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Control valves and actuator technologies
  • HVAC, hydronic systems, and building automation applications
• Proven experience in:
  • Product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management
  • Translating market insights and VOC into actionable product requirements
  • Executing in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, structured problem solving, and decisive execution
• High level of communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate with employees and other team members, including at a senior management level and global leadership
• Knowledge and experience working in agile product development processes
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship 
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within Building Automation, HVAC, or hydronic product portfolios
• Exposure to mission-critical applications, such as data centers or healthcare environments
• Experience with competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and portfolio positioning
• Familiarity with stage-gate or agile product development processes
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products and driving adoption
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and act with speed and accountability

Ready to create your own journey?Join us today! 

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. 

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-TAG #HQ-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse 

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: 

The pay range for this position is  $112,669 - $193,147 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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