What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Director position at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an innovative IT Director to lead our technology strategy and initiatives in the Efficiency team within the Sustainability Business of Schneider Electric.
This exciting role will be a trusted advisor and primary technical point of contact to business line executives and managers within Efficiency. This role will help drive productivity in Energy Efficiency by collaborating with employees to identify areas of improvement and lead the implementation of appropriate technology tools or systems.
The Technology Director is responsible for evaluating the Efficiency Team's technology needs and opportunities and working with the organization's senior leaders in developing short-term and long-term technology strategies and priorities to pursue. He or she will strive to understand business challenges, customer priorities and competitive issues to recommend efficient usage of technology and data solutions that align to the business strategy.
These technology solutions are to be applied across the entire value stream of the business, from sales and marketing to project management, engineering, construction and client services. The solutions will be applied both internally (technology we develop for our own use that is either off the shelf and configured, or custom), and technology that is customer facing.
Main Responsibilities :
- Partner with the Efficiency leadership for all technology related topics, and be an integral part of the business, establishing sound relationship to functional key users and other key stakeholders
- Drive the development and execution of strategic technological plans for the organization.
- Provide frequent updates / formal reviews on project activities, global initiatives, and operational aspects
- Ensure consistent project delivery on schedule, on cost, on scope, and within quality targets.
- Operate as digital coach to drive the adoption of digital tools and foster digital mindset across the business partners
- Support and help the business in creating an effective group of key users, with ongoing coaching and facilitation
Project Demand and Execution
Cost and Asset Management
Qualifications
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