Project Technical Leader

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During opportunity qualification, influence and quotation preparation:

Leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products and systemsElaborate alternative/future solutions and resolve critical technical issues.Specify and lead technical solutions with internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate with relevant teams to define/implement the best solution to fulfil customer requirements (technical performance, pre-sales and tender)Manage the interface with all actors from a technical perspective to ensure quality, accurate solution, and the right technical deliverables that comply with customer requirements.As the key contact for all technology-related topics, lead discussion and clarification with the customerAssess technical risk or opportunities and propose actions accordingly while identifying any potential changes or scope creep during opportunity influencing.During Project execution:Perform and get customer approval on basic and detailed design of integrated solutions. In line with the contract (technical, time & performance requirements) and leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products and systems, maximize project profitability and manage technical risk.Lead technical discussion and clarification with the customer acting as key contact person for all technical related topics. Under Project Manager leadership, perform regular technical status reports and take part of meeting with the customer. Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with the customer.Master all technical aspects of the Project: design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, warranty. Validate technical choices compliance with the design (based on Technical Design Process). Manage stakeholders involved in the execution. Work in close collaboration with PM & technical leaders for sub-parts.Insure good project execution within allocated budget. Identify and anticipate potential risks vs. agree budget. Identify and implement technical optimization to save time and cost. Contribute to overall project risk analysis, assess technical risks, and propose all necessary actions to avoid, mitigate or reduce its impacts.Identify any potential changes vs. the contract or agreed design. Work closely with Project Manager to specify the change and his implications including the quotation until getting the variation order which will contribute to Project Margin Improvement.Master from technical perspective all technical parts of the delivery sub-contracted to external vendors in strong coordination with purchasing team. Implement clear and meaningful scoping of sub-part of project scope to insure effective progress and completion monitoring.Manage the whole technical teams involved on Project Execution. Agree with the PM and implement the technical part of the project: schedule, organization of the technical team, manage related costs and monitor the workload.Alert on a possible non-technical feasibility as soon as identified. Provide necessary reporting to the PM and management.Manage the interface with the other departments from technical perspective: R&D, COE, Quality, Process, Customer Satisfaction, Safety, Environment.Take part of technical leader Community of Practice within his Execution Center, globally within Execution Center network and BUs. Identify, formalize, share, and promote lessons learned and best practices. Act as role model and/or coach of junior DLs.Support PM for project team full compliance with Schneider

About You

Education: University Msc/Bsc Electrical Engineering Degree Language requirements: Fluent in English French language will be valuable. Experience:  8-10 years of experience in a similar role Skills requirements High level of organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing and convincing.Ability to influence stakeholders on the correct project technical strategy.Ability to learn from others, share your knowledge, coach others and collaboration.

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