For our Siemens Corporate Technology Integration and Disruptive Innovation Center (IDIC) in 
Beijing, Siemens is looking for a Design Thinking Specialist. 

What are my responsibilities?  

Mission 
-The  primary function  of  the Industrial Design Thinking  in China (i.DT) Coach  is to  establish 
successfully  the  Industrial  Design  Thinking  in  China  methodology  at  Siemens  China  and 
beyond. 

Tasks 
-Implementation  of  IDIC  program  plans  aligned  with  the  strategy  and  goals  of  the  IDIC 
Steering Committee and stakeholders   
-Planning and  execution of  workshops/curriculums/trainings for the program aligned with the 
goals of IDIC and its' stakeholders 
-Execute  IDIC  projects,  workshops  and  training  programs  in  collaboration  with  internal  and 
external Coaches and Project Teams 
-Coordination and support of program's projects, project managers and project partners.  
-Planning  and  executing  research  work  for  further  adaptation  of  the  methodology  for  the 
industrial   environment   and   for   China.   Ensuring   knowledge   transfer   across   projects. 
Internal/external publications of case studies and lessons learnt. 
-Support  for  contribution  to  Performance  Management  Process  e.g.  target  setting,  strategy, 
business  development,  customer  relationship,  evaluation  and  competency  development  for 
Project Managers and project staff in close cooperation with relevant person 
-Acquisition  and  utilization  of  knowledge  concerning  the  Innovation  trends  in  business  and 
technology 
-Ability to work on-site in various cities in China, evtl. in other countries 

What do I need to qualify for this job?  

Education  
-Master degree in relevant field or above, Engineering background preferred 

Knowledge / Capability   
-Design Thinking in theory and practice, DT project experience in Industry 
-Design skills, e.g. sketching, hands-on prototyping 
-Mechatronic skills, technical knowledge in several fields,  
-Workshop experience incl. moderation techniques, methods of discussion and cooperation 
-Industry / client know-how (strategies, technologies, business perspectives) 
-Team leadership, Coaching, passionate and driven for innovation      
-Project management,  marketing,  business  development  /  acquisition,  customer  relationship skills 
-High communication skills, negotiation skills, value selling techniques 
-Established Network in the Design Thinking Community 
-Chinese, English   

Experience 
-Experience with design thinking (and similar concepts) for innovation,  b2b project experience 
is highly desirable 
-Minimum of 3 to 5 years of technical AND project execution experience. 
-Demonstrated  skills  and  interest  in  leadership  and  in  project  management  and  integration 
across functional lines 
-Track  record  of  successful  project  history  as  Project  Manager/Contributor  in  a  Team 
environment 
-International and cross-cultural experience preferred 

In  case  you  have  acquired  your  skills  in  alternative  ways  your  application  is  just  as  well appreciated. 

What else do I need to know?  

Siemens is dedicated to quality,  equality, and valuating diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.  

CT With over 1,900 research operatives worldwide, the Corporate Technology department 
(www.ct.siemens.com) occupies a special position within Siemens' R&D facilities. It functions as an international network of expertise and as a global partner for technology and innovations. Through its R&D activities in Germany, the USA, China, India, Russia, Japan and Eastern Europe Corporate Technology helps secure the company's technological future and bolster its competitiveness.
 
Systems Engineering  
The Systems Engineering Technology Field is an interdisciplinary team that provides consulting and project support for complex systems that demand high levels of security, reliability, sustainability and usability. Our experts also have competencies regarding the development, integration and methods of complex systems and manufacturing technologies. These include engineering methods and tool models for process maturity and assessment procedures. Our team has seven locations in four countries (Germany, India, China and the US). 

Contact  
If you have further questions regarding this job offer, please be free to contact our Recruiting Center at email yuan_yuan.zhang@siemens.com.