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How do you shape the future through digital services, strategy and innovation?
We are looking for the decision makers of tomorrow, talented graduates ready to help Siemens shape entire industries, cities and even countries in our rail systems department, a part of our ‘Mobility Division’. With unprecedented level of investment, there has never been a better time to gain experience in the rail industry! Not really sure who Siemens are and what we do?
Siemens is a global technology and engineering powerhouse, committed to developing and producing the most advanced and innovative engineering technologies. The impact we make – from rail systems and renewable energy, to factory automation and medical imaging technology – shapes industries, cities and countries.
The challenge
Begin your journey with us whilst taking part in our fantastic graduate development programme. We will create an individual training plan to help you develop the specific skills and knowledge required for your role. By the end of it, you will be set up with the best knowledge and hands-on experience to equip you for your professional career in Siemens.
As a Digital Business Development and Strategy graduate, you will be involved with Digital and Innovation topics and on a two year programme, covering the following key areas:
- Supporting the Digital BD&ST team in business development activities as required
- Supporting the Digital BD&ST team in strategic activities as required, including
- Competition and market research
- Benchmarking of company products
- Development of product Portfolio
- Customer analysis and strategic relationship management
- Business development activities within active sales opportunities
- Working on marketing and comms material to promote Siemens digital offering in the UK
- Developing an understanding of the railway industry with a specific focus on Rolling Stock
- Developing an understanding of Siemens Mobility Structure, its processes and its go-to-market approach
- Developing an understanding of Siemens Digital Offering
- Attending events, fairs and conferences supporting the Digital Team
You will support the existing team in a fully operational role, and you will be involved in both project based assignments and cross-functional working. During this time you will build a complement of skills.
The candidate
- You must be completing, or have graduated with a 2:2 or higher degree in a business, economics or engineering related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Confident with the ability and self-determination to drive your own development through the scheme
- Have a natural interest in digitization and innovation topics
- Work experience in an engineering environment would be beneficial but not essential
- Previous management experience will be welcomed
What else do I need to know?
This role will require travel to other sites within the UK so you will need to be flexible in regards to travel.
Alongside your role, the graduate development programme will teach softer skills such as communication, teamwork, commercial awareness, digitilisation and innovation.
We’re looking for hardworking teammates with the aptitude and attitude to succeed in the world of Business. Apply now and join Europe’s leading engineering and technology company.
The total rewards' package for this role includes a competitive salary, plus an annual bonus. We know that not everyone’s lifestyle is the same, so we operate a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit. (If the role is London based; a London Weighting allowance will also be offered).
If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life.
Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all applicants to encourage agile working, flexibility and innovation.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.
Siemens is committed to investing in its entry level talent, and – in conjunction with National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) – has opened the National Training Academy for Rail(NTAR) in Northampton. NTAR represents an excellent opportunity for all new apprentices, interns, and graduates joining the business to receive best-in-class industry learning and to become part of a community of developing future engineers and rail professionals.
