Product Manager - API Strategy & Platform Interoperability 80-100%

Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings, it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works

In our quest to revolutionize the world’s infrastructure, we are seeking a Product Manager – API Strategy & Platform for our SI Building BU Team within our SI B SW Unit

Location: This position will be in Zug – Switzerland

Role Overview

Are you passionate about how software and APIs are reshaping the global economy? Do you believe that "openness" is a competitive moat, not just a technical feature?

We are looking for a visionary Product Manager for API Strategy & Platform Interoperability to join the Building X team. In this role, you will move beyond managing point-to-point connectivity to architect the software-defined integration layers and API frameworks that underpin our digital platform strategy

You will treat our APIs, SDKs, and integration layers as first-class products, driving a strategy that enables third-party developers, partners, and customers to build the future on top of Building X

Your mission is to transform technical connectivity into a thriving digital ecosystem. You will lead the monetization strategy for our digital interfaces, turning "openness" into a scalable, high-growth business driver

Focus Area of Responsibility

Product Strategy

Own the vision and lifecycle for our Northbound and Southbound interfaces, agents, MCP servers and connectors, treating them as products that deliver world-class Developer Experience (DX). Distill complex market trends in SaaS, Headless architecture, and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) into a high-impact product roadmap

Ecosystem Growth

Move beyond literal connectivity to build a strategic "Openness Portfolio" that attracts customers and partners to fuel the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem and marketplace

Monetization & Value

Define and execute innovative pricing strategy for our digital assets, data access, and premium integrations to drive measurable ARR from our platform capabilities

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the bridge between R&D, Customers, and Go-To-Market teams to ensure our platform is delivering value for Siemens, customers and partners

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; a Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of five years of product management experience in Internet of Things (IoT), building automation, industrial integration, or cloud connectivity
• Proven track record managing products involving protocol translation, device connectivity, gateway software, and application programming interface (API) platforms
• Experience with third-party hardware integration, partner ecosystems, and smart building technologies (HVAC, energy management)
• Knowledge of API design, SDKs, developer platforms, monetization models, and IoT/cybersecurity principles
• Strong knowledge of building automation protocols such as Niagara, BACnet, and Modbus, with familiarity in building management system (BMS) ecosystems
• You demonstrate excellent communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, and thrive in global, cross-functional teams
• Fluent English skills are required

Employee benefits

• 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Mobility allowance
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

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I look forward to receiving your application.

Olger
Talent Acquisition Partner

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