Digital Power Operations Manager - Digital Power Systems

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Title: Digital Power Systems Operations Manager

Mission:

In this role as Operations Manager, you will lead the Digital Power Systems Projects team & business (DPSYS). This is your opportunity to join a business where your skills and expertise will be valued. You will be instrumental in driving the success of the Digital Power Systems business, leading the Operations team in all aspects of the power automation and monitoring business. DPSYS business has grown significantly in the 2 years since its inception, and with a pipeline of high-quality opportunities ahead this trajectory is set to continue. As the business expands, we are now looking for a new leadership team member

Customer service and quality of execution will be at the heart of everything you do in this role. Leading a significant customer portfolio, exceptional interpersonal skills are required to build strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The expectation is to grow the business in a highly competitive market ensuring Schneider Electric's position as market leaders. As Operations manager you will be expected to ensure all offers are delivered on time and on budget, whilst adhering to our quality and health & safety standards.

You will become an involved member of the Global Digital Power community, often working with overseas colleagues and other business units within the UK&I business. National Business community, sharing best practice, and providing mentoring and development opportunities.

Key Responsabilities

• Leading, Building, Developing, and future-proofing your team in line with business growth expectations
• Play a leading role in the leadership team of DPAC (Digital Power Application Centre) UK
• Working alongside peers to drive performance across the whole business
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to exceed targets, including the Sales, Commercial, Tendering and Engineering teams.
• Champion business-wide Health & Safety initiatives, taking responsibility for site audits and compliance
• Acting as a true partner to our customers, dedicated to understanding and exceeding their expectations
• Managing the DPMSYS business Profit and loss responsibility, including monthly forecasting of revenue and profit, balanced with effective workforce planning
• Driving compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, quality requirements and governance principles.

Skills and attributes

• Experience leading a team or looking to take the next step into a leadership role
• Ability to demonstrate your knowledge of projects, field operations and financial processes
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels with particular consideration to matrix organizations and deliver impactful presentations
• Experience in the Power industry would be beneficial, however we value diversity in our talent pools so would love to hear from you if you have relevant transferrable skills
• Knowledge and/or experience of Project and program management.
• A team-work mentality with self-motivation, initiative, flexibility and good time management skills who is prepared to work to strict deadlines.
• A customer focus with experience of the Schneider product offerings.

Education

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject, or have equivalent technical experience
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Office programs (email / word/ excel/ PowerPoint).

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

"We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability."

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Learning Portal and much more.

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Why us?

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.

Discover your Meaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

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