Simulation Presales Director - Auto & Transportation - Detroit

Simulation Presales Director - Auto & Transportation - Detroit

Job ID

526517

Posted since

20-Oct-2026

Organization

Digital Industries

Field of work

Sales

Company

Siemens Industry Software Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Livonia - Michigan - United States of America
• Troy - Michigan - United States of America

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation- helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

As a Leader within a mid to larger Country/ Vertical / Regional management team, direct the activities of a small to medium team of PreSales Managers to ensure the delivery of robust and commercially responsible PreSales business operations to support sales of the Company's software and meet the goals of the business, ensuring established budget/cost measures are met.

Set, or where appropriate contribute, to the Presales Country / Operating Unit / Line of Business (Vertical) / Portfolio / Practice Leadership strategy planning and setting of targets, priorities and initiatives understanding how to adapt global strategies to support the unique requirements of the organization, whilst also delivering the required global alignment and output. Oversee, or contribute to, Presales Country / Operating Unit / Line of Business (Vertical) / Portfolio / Practice Leadership personnel decisions such as recruitment, training and development, performance management, etc., in line with relevant regulations.

Representing the Zone on Global PreSales Council meetings, communicating and championing issues and concerns from the zones, and reporting on Zone performance. Lead Mgt level PreSales meetings, communicating global strategy and priorities, monitoring compliance, and leading zone level participation in global initiatives. Coach PreSales Managers to deliver high-quality business operations and develop high performing teams.

Position Overview:

The primary mission in this role is management of PreSales Simulaton technical resources to deliver high quality, value driven solutions and presentations to support the sales of the Siemens Xcelerator Portfolio and meet the goals of the business. Provides coaching in, the development and delivery of customer vision/solution demonstrations, presentations, benchmarks and showcases. In partnership with the sales executives and management, contribute to the sales pipeline strategy, understanding the PreSales contribution requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to, and where appropriate, lead the creation and communication of Vertical PreSales plans and associated individual goals, ensuring that

individual performance and bonus objectives are aligned with the Vertical PreSales strategy (Growth Talks)

• Undertake regular performance appraisals according to Siemens HR processes, and identify any direct report performance problems. Manage any subsequent

mitigation process, drawing support from suitable internal functions such as HR to ensure adherence to Siemens policy and legal requirements

• Ensure appropriate learning and development plans are established for direct reports, with support from L&D or HR Business Partner
• Provide advice and coaching to PreSales team on the development and delivery of high quality technical and value presentations, communications of process

and industry best practice adoption to customers in order for the customer to gain highest value from their PLM Solution.

• Lead team activity to support the adoption and implementation of Siemens Best Practice processes and procedures for the delivery of PreSales activities
• Be the "challenger". Lead and mature the team to select the appropriate tools to determine the relevant level of technical proof and ROI needed to satisfy the

prospects needs

• Contribute to the creation and definition of Standards / Know How regarding PLM Value Messaging and/or Industry/Process Best Practices
• For Strategic Proof of Concepts and Benchmarks, lead the technical team, liaise across the sales, presales and services functions to provide oversight and consultancy for, and communicate a clear vision of, the proposed solution within the industry context of the customer
• For Strategic Customer opportunities take leadership role within the technical team presenting pertinent Xcelerator solution leveraging the Digital Thread messaging and collateral
• Lead technical team in supporting Industry and Digital Thread teams to develop and maintain the Industry cloud environment to develop and document the prescriptive demo scenarios

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• BS/BA (or relevant Technical Degree) in related engineering, manufacturing or computer science related discipline
• 5+ Years' experience PLM Domain or Simulation Experience
• A working knowledge of presales, sales, and post sales processes
• Experience and knowledge of project management and multitasking like managing multiple projects
• Experience contributing to customer RFx Activities, Proof of Concepts, and Benchmarks
• Must be open to an average of 30% - 50% travel, mostly domestic
• Excellent verbal group presentation and written communications skills
• Must be located in the Detroit area.
• Self-starter, motivated and able to work with a minimum of direct supervision, able to self-learn
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the Unites States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• 5+ years Siemens Simcenter or Altair solution Experience
• Experience as a Pre-Sales Consultant, Sales, and/or Service within the Digital Enterprise space
• Proven success of Team Lead experience in Presales project activities

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

#LI-PLM

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-DNI

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 230,800 - 461,600 annually with a target incentive of 30 (+/- 10%) 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Job ID

526517

Posted since

20-Oct-2026

Organization

Digital Industries

Field of work

Sales

Company

Siemens Industry Software Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Livonia - Michigan - United States of America
• Troy - Michigan - United States of America

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation- helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

As a Leader within a mid to larger Country/ Vertical / Regional management team, direct the activities of a small to medium team of PreSales Managers to ensure the delivery of robust and commercially responsible PreSales business operations to support sales of the Company's software and meet the goals of the business, ensuring established budget/cost measures are met.

Set, or where appropriate contribute, to the Presales Country / Operating Unit / Line of Business (Vertical) / Portfolio / Practice Leadership strategy planning and setting of targets, priorities and initiatives understanding how to adapt global strategies to support the unique requirements of the organization, whilst also delivering the required global alignment and output. Oversee, or contribute to, Presales Country / Operating Unit / Line of Business (Vertical) / Portfolio / Practice Leadership personnel decisions such as recruitment, training and development, performance management, etc., in line with relevant regulations.

Representing the Zone on Global PreSales Council meetings, communicating and championing issues and concerns from the zones, and reporting on Zone performance. Lead Mgt level PreSales meetings, communicating global strategy and priorities, monitoring compliance, and leading zone level participation in global initiatives. Coach PreSales Managers to deliver high-quality business operations and develop high performing teams.

Position Overview:

The primary mission in this role is management of PreSales Simulaton technical resources to deliver high quality, value driven solutions and presentations to support the sales of the Siemens Xcelerator Portfolio and meet the goals of the business. Provides coaching in, the development and delivery of customer vision/solution demonstrations, presentations, benchmarks and showcases. In partnership with the sales executives and management, contribute to the sales pipeline strategy, understanding the PreSales contribution requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to, and where appropriate, lead the creation and communication of Vertical PreSales plans and associated individual goals, ensuring that

individual performance and bonus objectives are aligned with the Vertical PreSales strategy (Growth Talks)

• Undertake regular performance appraisals according to Siemens HR processes, and identify any direct report performance problems. Manage any subsequent

mitigation process, drawing support from suitable internal functions such as HR to ensure adherence to Siemens policy and legal requirements

• Ensure appropriate learning and development plans are established for direct reports, with support from L&D or HR Business Partner
• Provide advice and coaching to PreSales team on the development and delivery of high quality technical and value presentations, communications of process

and industry best practice adoption to customers in order for the customer to gain highest value from their PLM Solution.

• Lead team activity to support the adoption and implementation of Siemens Best Practice processes and procedures for the delivery of PreSales activities
• Be the "challenger". Lead and mature the team to select the appropriate tools to determine the relevant level of technical proof and ROI needed to satisfy the

prospects needs

• Contribute to the creation and definition of Standards / Know How regarding PLM Value Messaging and/or Industry/Process Best Practices
• For Strategic Proof of Concepts and Benchmarks, lead the technical team, liaise across the sales, presales and services functions to provide oversight and consultancy for, and communicate a clear vision of, the proposed solution within the industry context of the customer
• For Strategic Customer opportunities take leadership role within the technical team presenting pertinent Xcelerator solution leveraging the Digital Thread messaging and collateral
• Lead technical team in supporting Industry and Digital Thread teams to develop and maintain the Industry cloud environment to develop and document the prescriptive demo scenarios

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• BS/BA (or relevant Technical Degree) in related engineering, manufacturing or computer science related discipline
• 5+ Years' experience PLM Domain or Simulation Experience
• A working knowledge of presales, sales, and post sales processes
• Experience and knowledge of project management and multitasking like managing multiple projects
• Experience contributing to customer RFx Activities, Proof of Concepts, and Benchmarks
• Must be open to an average of 30% - 50% travel, mostly domestic
• Excellent verbal group presentation and written communications skills
• Must be located in the Detroit area.
• Self-starter, motivated and able to work with a minimum of direct supervision, able to self-learn
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the Unites States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• 5+ years Siemens Simcenter or Altair solution Experience
• Experience as a Pre-Sales Consultant, Sales, and/or Service within the Digital Enterprise space
• Proven success of Team Lead experience in Presales project activities

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

#LI-PLM

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-DNI

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 230,800 - 461,600 annually with a target incentive of 30 (+/- 10%) 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.