Principal, Strategy and Acquisition - US Job ID 518529 Posted since 18-Aug-2026 Organization Digital Industries Field of work Strategy Company Siemens Industry Software Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type Permanent Location(s) Alpharetta - Georgia - United States of America Austin - Texas - United States of America Bellevue - Washington - United States of America Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America Boulder - Colorado - United States of America Cary - Illinois - United States of America Charlotte - Texas - United States of America Chicago - Illinois - United States of America Detroit - Texas - United States of America Livonia - Missouri - United States of America Parsippany - New Jersey - United States of America Princeton - New Jersey - United States of America Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America Tempe - Arizona - United States of America Troy - Texas - United States of America Wilsonville - Illinois - 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. Siemens Digital Industries Software is looking for an experienced corporate development professional to help shape where the business grows next and to build the conviction behind the deals that take us there. Software is being remade in real time. AI is changing how products are built, how they are priced, and what makes a company defensible, and for a business of Siemens' scale, that puts a premium on people who can discern durable value from noise and act on the difference. This is a senior individual contributor role that leads the front end of M&A, the stretch where deals are actually decided. You will develop investment theses, source and screen targets, build the deal pipeline, and carry priority opportunities from first idea through an approved offer: the strategic rationale, the valuation perspective, and the case that earns leadership's commitment to act. You will work directly with business leaders, strategy teams, and M&A colleagues across Siemens, delivering recommendations that reach the executives who decide where capital is deployed. What you'll doHelp shape where and how Siemens pursues inorganic growth through acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships, bringing a point of view, not just analysis.Build market perspectives, competitive landscapes, and investment theses that senior leaders use to make capital allocation decisions.Source, screen, and evaluate M&A targets and investment opportunities for strategic fit, market dynamics, and long-term value creation.Pressure-test how AI changes the calculus for the markets and companies we evaluate: which moats hold, which business models are exposed, and where value is migrating.Lead priority opportunities through offer development, working cross-functionally to build the strategic rationale, valuation perspective, and proposal that earn the commitment to move forward. Turn analysis into clear, practical recommendations that senior executives can act on.What you bringTypically, 5+ years of proven experience evaluating markets, technologies, and companies and turning analysis into action.That experience can come from many places: corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or from scaling a product, or operating inside a high-growth software business. The path matters less than the judgment it built.A sharp analytical toolkit: market analysis, modeling, competitive assessment, and strategic rationale development, synthesized into something a decision-maker can act on.Equal comfort crafting strategy and implementing it. Some months are about developing an investment thesis; others are about building the case that moves a live opportunity to an approved offer. The role requires both.Real fluency in AI and data, with a working understanding of how it reshapes product development, driven moats, and software economics, and a feel for what today's tools can and can't do.The ability to get smart on an unfamiliar market quickly, form a view, defend it, and update it when the evidence says you should. Strong judgment, genuine curiosity, and clear, persuasive communication at the executive level.Direct experience in enterprise software, SaaS, industrial software, or one of our segments is a plus.Bachelor's degree required. An MBA or other advanced degree is welcome but not required - how you think matters more.Who thrives in this roleSomeone equally at home developing a strategy, evaluating a company in depth, and building the case that moves an opportunity from first idea to an approved offer. If that combination of strategy and execution describes the work you do best, this role could be ideal for you. 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 phenomenal 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#LI-PLM #li-hybrid #LI-JJ1 You'll Benefit FromSiemens 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.htmlThe pay range for this position is $147,500 - $220,000 annually with a target incentive of 10 - 15% 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 StatementSiemens 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 LawApplicants 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 AccommodationsIf 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 TransparencySiemens 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 518529 Posted since 18-Aug-2026 Organization Digital Industries Field of work Strategy Company Siemens Industry Software Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type Permanent Location(s) Alpharetta - Georgia - United States of America Austin - Texas - United States of America Bellevue - Washington - United States of America Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America Boulder - Colorado - United States of America Cary - Illinois - United States of America Charlotte - Texas - United States of America Chicago - Illinois - United States of America Detroit - Texas - United States of America Livonia - Missouri - United States of America Parsippany - New Jersey - United States of America Princeton - New Jersey - United States of America Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America Tempe - Arizona - United States of America Troy - Texas - United States of America Wilsonville - Illinois - 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. Siemens Digital Industries Software is looking for an experienced corporate development professional to help shape where the business grows next and to build the conviction behind the deals that take us there. Software is being remade in real time. AI is changing how products are built, how they are priced, and what makes a company defensible, and for a business of Siemens' scale, that puts a premium on people who can discern durable value from noise and act on the difference. This is a senior individual contributor role that leads the front end of M&A, the stretch where deals are actually decided. You will develop investment theses, source and screen targets, build the deal pipeline, and carry priority opportunities from first idea through an approved offer: the strategic rationale, the valuation perspective, and the case that earns leadership's commitment to act. You will work directly with business leaders, strategy teams, and M&A colleagues across Siemens, delivering recommendations that reach the executives who decide where capital is deployed. What you'll doHelp shape where and how Siemens pursues inorganic growth through acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships, bringing a point of view, not just analysis.Build market perspectives, competitive landscapes, and investment theses that senior leaders use to make capital allocation decisions.Source, screen, and evaluate M&A targets and investment opportunities for strategic fit, market dynamics, and long-term value creation.Pressure-test how AI changes the calculus for the markets and companies we evaluate: which moats hold, which business models are exposed, and where value is migrating.Lead priority opportunities through offer development, working cross-functionally to build the strategic rationale, valuation perspective, and proposal that earn the commitment to move forward. Turn analysis into clear, practical recommendations that senior executives can act on.What you bringTypically, 5+ years of proven experience evaluating markets, technologies, and companies and turning analysis into action.That experience can come from many places: corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or from scaling a product, or operating inside a high-growth software business. The path matters less than the judgment it built.A sharp analytical toolkit: market analysis, modeling, competitive assessment, and strategic rationale development, synthesized into something a decision-maker can act on.Equal comfort crafting strategy and implementing it. Some months are about developing an investment thesis; others are about building the case that moves a live opportunity to an approved offer. The role requires both.Real fluency in AI and data, with a working understanding of how it reshapes product development, driven moats, and software economics, and a feel for what today's tools can and can't do.The ability to get smart on an unfamiliar market quickly, form a view, defend it, and update it when the evidence says you should. Strong judgment, genuine curiosity, and clear, persuasive communication at the executive level.Direct experience in enterprise software, SaaS, industrial software, or one of our segments is a plus.Bachelor's degree required. An MBA or other advanced degree is welcome but not required - how you think matters more.Who thrives in this roleSomeone equally at home developing a strategy, evaluating a company in depth, and building the case that moves an opportunity from first idea to an approved offer. If that combination of strategy and execution describes the work you do best, this role could be ideal for you. 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 phenomenal 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#LI-PLM #li-hybrid #LI-JJ1 You'll Benefit FromSiemens 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.htmlThe pay range for this position is $147,500 - $220,000 annually with a target incentive of 10 - 15% 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 StatementSiemens 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 LawApplicants 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 AccommodationsIf 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 TransparencySiemens 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.
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Salary | $147,500–$220,000 Per Year |
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