Description
**Job Family:** Buildings
**Req ID:** 504062
**Position Location:** This position supports our Morristown, NJ branch, which serves customers throughout the greater Northern New Jersey and New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, The Bronx) areas.
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 – Buildings is seeking a highly accomplished **Area General Manager** to lead our **New York City Area** , the largest and most complex branch within our U.S. portfolio. This role represents a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a flagship business – one that sets the performance, cultural, and operational benchmark for the rest of the organization. Based in our Morristown, NJ office, the Area General Manager holds end‑to‑end responsibility for strategy, sales, operations, financial performance, and talent leadership across one of the most dynamic and demanding commercial building markets in the world.
As Area General Manager, you will operate as a senior enterprise leader – balancing near‑term execution with long‑term growth, leading through influence in a matrixed environment, and maintaining direct executive‑level relationships with the region’s most important customers and industry stakeholders. You will be accountable for translating Siemens Smart Infrastructure strategy into local market success, driving profitable growth, developing top leadership talent, and ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance at scale. This role is ideal for a proven business leader who combines commercial acuity, people leadership, and customer credibility – and who thrives in environments where expectations are high and impact is visible.
**As an Area** **General Manager** **, you will:**
+ **Own full P&L and operational performance** for the New York City Area, delivering against aggressive growth, profitability, cash flow, and asset management targets through disciplined forecasting, budgeting, and cost control.
+ **Lead and deploy strategy at scale** by translating Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Region priorities into executable branch‑level plans, including Business Target Agreements, growth initiatives, and standardized sales and operational excellence programs.
+ **Drive customer and market leadership** by maintaining personal, executive‑level relationships with major customers, developers, contractors, consultants, and local authorities, while representing Siemens with market influencers and industry thought leaders across the region.
+ **Build and lead high‑performing teams** by overseeing workforce planning, talent deployment, engagement, safety, retention, and leadership development—ensuring strong succession pipelines and a culture of accountability, inclusion, and performance excellence.
+ **Enable profitable growth through collaboration** by fostering team‑selling strategies, partnering across Siemens divisions, and leveraging central resources (Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, EHS, Compliance, Business Excellence) to deliver integrated customer solutions.
+ **Ensure operational rigor and compliance** by directing execution of workflow standards, quality and productivity initiatives, safety programs, and regulatory requirements, while serving as the local steward of Siemens’ ethics, compliance, and employer brand.
**You will make an impact with these qualifications:**
_Basic Qualifications_
+ 10+ years experience within the commercial building automation industry in sales management and/or operations management
+ Experience as a P&L manager with demonstrated results in delivering performance to budget
+ Demonstrated team building, presentation, and communication skills
+ High school diploma
+ Must possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations to participate in the required Siemens vehicle reimbursement program (FAVR)
+ Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
_Preferred Qualifications_
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or other related field, or equivalent work experience
+ Experience within the commercial Fire Alarm/Life Safety and/or Security Systems industries
+ Prior experience in Operations and Sales, Solutions and Service, and Energy service
**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-DRR
**You’ll Benefit From**
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $205,000 – $352,000 annually with a target incentive of 30% 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.
**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** General Management
