Head of Quality
Job Description
As Head of Quality for Grid Technologies Substations APCN, you will lead and oversee the Quality function across multiple countries and projects, providing strategic direction and governance to Country Quality Managers and Project Quality Managers.
You will ensure consistent implementation of global quality standards, drive performance transparency, and act as the primary interface between APCN operations and HQ. Your role is to embed a strong culture of quality excellence, prevention, and continuous improvement across all Grid Technologies activities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Regional Quality Leadership & Governance
Provide functional leadership and oversight to Country Quality Managers and Project Quality Managers across APCN.
Ensure consistent implementation of Siemens Energy Quality frameworks, standards, and processes across all countries and projects.
Act as the primary reporting line to HQ and Regional Management on quality performance, risks, and improvement strategies.
Quality Management System & Compliance
Govern and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards.
Define and drive the regional audit strategy, ensuring readiness and compliance across all execution units.
Embed risk-based thinking into all quality processes and decision-making.
Project Quality Oversight
Establish and govern project quality frameworks from bidding through execution and project close-out.
Guide and challenge Project Quality Managers to ensure robust quality planning, inspections, and controls.
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer-specific quality requirements across all projects.
Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement
Oversee the regional Non-Conformance (NCC) lifecycle, ensuring effective root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and closure discipline.
Drive cross-country learning through lessons learned, RCA trends, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost of non-quality and improve project performance.
Quality Performance & Executive Reporting
Define and monitor regional quality KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics across all countries.
Deliver consolidated executive-level reporting to HQ and senior management, providing insights on risks, trends, and improvement actions.
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and audit-ready documentation across the region.
Supplier Quality & Stakeholder Engagement
Oversee supplier quality performance, including qualification, audits, and continuous evaluation.
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams to embed quality into supplier and project strategies.
