Technical Leader - Digital System Integration

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: Make sure 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 Lead the technical coordination of all project's stakeholders. Manage technical risks and interfaces between the project team stakeholders and the customer; and get final customer approval of the overall technical solution designed and delivered. Manage all technical aspects of a complex solution (architecture, systems...): design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, warranty etc. Make sure 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). Make sure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning. Monitor technical costs, make sure 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. Identifies 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: according to her/his field of knowledge,
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; May perform some implementation/test activities (testing, FAT, etc). 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 and trusty 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 of Technical Leaders' Community of Practice within her/his 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, acting then as a referent in the Community). Who will you report to? Within the Digital System Integration organization growing & leveraging profitable solutions & services you will join a position of Senior Technical Leader in the segment of Datacenters. This position will largely be to handle Datacenter projects but can also be extended to other segments like O&G, Mining and Microgrid based on the market demand.

This position reports to Global Customer Project Operations, responsible for developing and securing complex technical international projects.

Position aims to grow the Datacenter Project tendering and execution team in charge of conducting and executing projects for our major customers.

The senior Technical Leader will be part of an international team dedicated automation systems integration projects.

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. Past technical experience in a specific segment or customers' application is a plus (customer process, usage, …). 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. Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect/missing conditions. Ability to understand and produce engineering documentation. Self-organized and goal-oriented person. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work within deadlines. Ability to work and collaborate in team environment. Ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly. Ability to build risks analysis. 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 know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.

Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.

Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.

Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

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, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you! With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!

Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you! With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.

Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

Why Schneider Electric? As a proudly people-focused company, you will find a dynamic and personal environment, and attractive development opportunities. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation. 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.

Disclaimer We are always searching for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard.

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About Our Company: At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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