Job Description: Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, Big Data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 135,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you!
What will you do? As part of a project team act as the leader of the technical content of the project, and be the single point of contact regarding all project technical topics, manage technical project team and master technical risks during either tender or execution phase, or both.
During tender phase Establish customer needs (expressed or not) and seek for alternative/aggressive or low-cost technical solution. Liaise with Architects or Experts in order to optimize & secure the overall design of the customized solution. Optimize and strongly challenge different contributors and quotation centers to be more competitive in the bid. Propose the best split of scope between stakeholders. During execution phase Ensure customer technical requirements are fulfilled (in terms of performance, quality, costs and time), in compliance with the contract, and based on the Architecture & Technical specifications defined during the tendering phase; Lead a technical team composed of "customer project technical designers and engineers" and ensure technical coordination of all projects stakeholders: Customers, other Schneider Electric entities, third parties, contractors. Manage all technical aspects of a complex solution (architecture, systems...): design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, warranty etc. Ensure project technical team delivers on time and within the planned technical budget. What will be your key activities? Technical team coordination & management: Lead & approve basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of an integrated solution, in line with customer and contract requirements (technical performance); Ensure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning; Monitor technical costs, ensuring budget for the technical part is under control; Coordinate all technical implementation activities done at factories or supplier premises and testing facilities until project closure. Technical coordination of project stakeholders: Work in close collaboration with PM & other technical designers and engineers who take care of part of the technical scope; Identify whether specific expertise support is needed and coordinate the expertise actions if any; Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of the sub-contracted parts of the project, in strong coordination with procurement team; Act as a single point of contact for all project stakeholders regarding the technical content of the project; and ensure technical coordination among the project team. Design & Implementation: Perform, review some design and specification activities, by leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products & systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks. Risk & Opportunity management, Change management, Alert: Identify any potential changes versus contract or already-agreed design; Work closely with PM to specify the changes and their implications for Schneider Electric (including cost impact evaluation), until getting a variation order; Alert PM of any substantial issue that could affect the project performance or customer satisfaction. Customer interactions: Lead technical discussions and clarifications with customer; Act as the key contact person for all technical topics related to the project. Quality process, Methods, Tools: Support PM to ensure full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes (especially CPP & TDP), and with quality instructions, safety requirements and governance principles; Lead the technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution. Community of practices & Coaching: Take part in Technical Leaders' Community of Practice within the Execution Center, or globally within Technical Excellence Community network; Identify, get, formalize, share and promote lessons learned and best practices; Act as role model and/or coach junior technical engineers and designers; Be connected with LoBs and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment & systems (in her/his field of engineering). Qualifications - External What qualifications will make you successful? At least 5 years leading technical projects or 5 years as Solution Application Engineer for large and international Customer projects. Fluent in English (written & spoken). At least 5 years in a technical field of expertise (Electrical Distribution, Energy Automation for datacentres). Telecommunication and Networks technical skills at design level. Proven ability to lead with agility functional and remote technical team having different fields of expertise. Able to communicate in concise and synthetic manner complex technical issues/topics. Strong problem-solving skills. Able to travel 40% of the time internationally. What will you get? We adapt to you! With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most.
Why Schneider Electric? As a proudly people-focused company, you will find a dynamic and personal environment, and attractive development opportunities. We continuously create an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative environment because together, we dare to innovate and bring our bold ideas to life.
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
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