Job Description:
In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.
Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.
This position is for a Multi-Systems Project Senior Technical Leader.
What will you do?
As part of a Customer Program team:
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Act as the leader of complex technical integrated solutions of the customer program, and be the single point of contact regarding all program technical topics;
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Make sure our technical solutions answer to customer requirements in compliance with the contract.
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Lead one or several technical teams composed of "customer project technical engineers" and applicatoin design engineers (i.e. DPT and DAT), and ensure technical coordination of all program stakeholders;
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Coordinate all technical solutions of customer complex integrated projects inside the program;
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Master technical risks of the overall technical solutions designed and delivered.
Scope and Environment:
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Part of a customer project global execution/application center;
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Program teams are spread among several sites/countries, requiring international collaboration with other functional teams/stakeholders.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
Technical team coordination & management:
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Be accountable of the technical solutions across the entire program (often above 100M€), in line with customer needs, requirements and program strategy;
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Make sure the program technical teams are aligned with the program strategy;
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Be accountable of the overall technical budget and planning of the program;
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Facilitate & prioritize all technical activities with factories or suppliers.
Technical coordination of project stakeholders:
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Work in close collaboration with Program Director and Projects Managers, Segment and LoB leaders, Strategic Account Executives, Solution Architects & Experts;
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Act as a single point of contact for all program stakeholders (including Customer), regarding the technical strategy and major technical decisions taken in the program;
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Ensure excellent communication to the program team and management regarding technical decisions and strategy of the program.
Risk & Opportunity management, Change management, Alert:
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Master the technical risks & opportunities of the program;
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Conduct change management with the Program Director & Project Managers and Technical Leaders;
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Work closely with Program Director to present and negociate major changes that impact Schneider Electric, until getting variation orders;
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Pave the way for any future services after the CAPEX phase; be accountable for the Digital content and Sustainibility performance of the overall solution delivered;
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Alert Program Director and Top Management of any issue that could affect the Program performance or customer satisfaction.
Customer interactions:
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Lead technical strategy in line with customer expectation and vision (C-level), as well as contractual obligations;
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Take the proper technical decisions to ensure SE interest and customer satisfaction;
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Act as the key and trusty contact person for all technical topics related to the customer program.
Quality process, Methods, Tools:
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Be accountable that program follows Schneider Electric processes; CPP and TDP
Community of practices & Coaching:
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Act as role model and/or coach technical customer project engineers (DPT, DAT, DQT);
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Be connected with LoBs and Schneider Electric Top Management to ensure seemless communication & knowledge of program technical challenges and decisions
(External) English Qualifications:
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
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Master's degree in Engineering or Business or Management
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Fluent English (min C1)
- Other languages are a plus.
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15 years in leading full technical scopes or teams in large & international customer projects environment.
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Business or Technical experience in a specific market segment or in a specific customer application/process is a plus.
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Ability to think out of the box and take decisions in complex and risky context ("VUCA")
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Ability to communicate (written, verbal) very clearly in concise and synthetic manner on any complex technical strategy.
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Ability to lead with agility in a complex & matrix international environment.
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Ability to influence and convince internal & external stakeholders up to C-level on the best program technical strategy CAPEX+OPEX oriented
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Ability to learn from others, share her/his knowledge, coach others and collaborate efficiently.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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