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As VP, IOT Engineering at Siemens, your primary responsibility will be to lead the ramp down strategy for Enlighted IOT. This involves managing the legal entity ramp down, customer contract end-of-life, and ensuring customer service/support throughout the process. You will be in charge of optimizing costs during the Enlighted IOT ramp down and leading the engineering team by hiring, mentoring, and providing hands-on management. Your role will also involve defining the operational rhythm of the team to balance high output with sustainable development. Additionally, you will guide decisions regarding the long-term technical direction of the architecture and represent the Engineering team across the company, aligning their work with business priorities. To excel in this role, you should have previous experience in enterprise cloud platforms and managing teams with diverse backgrounds. Your expertise in leading teams building cloud-based distributed systems, modern architecture, and IoT ecosystems will be crucial. You must deeply care about the quality of the software you deliver and have a strong sense of ownership in the business. Collaboration with partners across the organization and strong leadership skills are essential for success in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Create and execute short term and long term ramp down strategy for Enlighted IOT - Lead the legal entity ramp down and liquidation - Manage customer contract end of life and ensure customer service/support - Optimize costs during the ramp down period - Develop and mentor the engineering team - Define operational rhythm for sustainable development - Guide technical direction of the architecture - Represent the Engineering team across the company - Ensure service availability 24/7 - Drive revenue growth as part of SI B SW leadership team Qualifications: - Deep knowledge of at least one Cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Proficiency in IoT Ecosystem, Software Architecture, API design, Data Engineering & Analytics, and Security - Experience in Engineering Management, DevOps, SDLC management, and code quality standards - Leadership skills in creating and executing roadmaps, managing contracts, and building high-performing teams - Strong executive communication, strategic decision-making, and customer-oriented thinking - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred) - Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent, Certified Scrum Professional or similar Agile certs - 15+ years of experience in software/technology engineering roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions - Background in enterprise SaaS and IoT platforms/products at scale This position is based in Chennai, offering you the opportunity to work with diverse teams impacting cities and countries. Siemens is committed to equality and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Join us in building the future with curiosity and imagination at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.,