What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Solutions Architect position at Schneider Electric?
The Solutions Architect defines a technical vision / strategy for projects focused on retrofit of existing facilities, then functions as project’s technical leader whom collaboratively integrates across many disciplines and a diverse portfolio of external / internal stakeholders to ensure that the sum of all the parts achieves the project’s vision. S/he is member of project leadership teams delivering projects utilizing Energy Performance Contracting, Design/Build, and Engineer / Procure / Construct contract vehicles. Throughout the complete lifecycle of project s/he is a catalyst and champion of innovation whom is a highly skilled collaborator that creates the alignment required amongst stakeholders to ensure project success while embracing; 1) responsibility for enabling project(s) to meet financial objectives, 2) accountability for delivering customer satisfaction in the form of technical solution(s) that connect with customer stakeholders during development of projects, then perform to meet or exceed customer stakeholder expectations during construction and ongoing service phases of projects,. 3) technical, organizational, commercial and/or regulatory complexity in varying combinations.
What do you get to do in this position?
- Define Technical Vision / Strategy for the project including bringing innovative solutions to projects and collaboratively translating customer stakeholder needs & wants into project goals, objectives, requirements and boundaries.
- Key contributor to project’s Sales / Client Management strategy and Project Development Plan with go/no-go authority regarding messaging of project scope, costs, path to contract, development process & schedule.
- Collaborate with project core team to quantify resource needs necessary for achieving technical strategy. Assist core team with procuring resources including; defining format and content of deliverables, defining scope of services, and developing / negotiating Design Professional Agreements with 3rd party engineers. Build and maintain effective relationships with 3rd party technical resources, manufacturers and/or contractors.
- Facilitate Stakeholders & Resources to gain and maintain alignment between project’s technical, financial and contractual solutions while identifying and quantifying risks in project’s risk log. Collaborate with project’s Project Development Manager to manage project’s risk log and influence stakeholders to mitigate Schneider Electric risk while achieving a mutually beneficial allocation of risk to customer, Schneider Electric and other applicable stakeholders.
- Provide the technical leadership to align work products/deliverables with project’s technical strategy ensuring customer satisfaction and solutions quality.
- Participate in startup & commissioning services during a project’s transition from implementation to sustainment phase
- Additional duties as assigned
- 30% travel across North America with the possibility of international in the future.
Qualifications - External
We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
This job might be for you if:
- Minimum 4-year college degree or technical degree
- 10 or more years of equivalent work experience including demonstrable experience with owning technical solutions from inception through development, implementation and sustainment.
- Effective Communication and Project Management / Organization skills
- Analytical thinker combined with strong systems engineering skills
- Strong Customer Facing and Project Team Leadership skills
- Ability to understand multiple disciplines, Industrial Process, Combined Heat and Power, Steam Power, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, SCADA. Drawings, Scope of Work documents, Schematics, Building Automation Systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word and Excel
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Why us?
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.
€25.7bn global revenue
137 000 employees in 100 countries
45% of revenue from IoT
5% of revenue devoted for R&D
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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