M&A Program Leader

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

About Schneider Digital: All IT needs for SE are managed by a group called Schneider Digital (SD); spread across 303 locations in 60 countries with over 2300 staff; along with various engagements with all major Global IT Service Providers

Mission

This role reports to the Europe Finance DevOps Director, inside Europe - Enterprise IT organization. The main responsibilities are:

• She/he will take responsibility for leading the preparation and execution of all aspects of Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals within the Europe Region of Schneider Electric, in a holistic approach
• She/He will be accountable for driving and leading several technical project managers to ensure planned activities, deadlines and completion of projects tasks with key metrics of time & cost.
• She/He will manage the communication in a proactive way with the key stakeholders: M&A, business, Digital stakeholders
• She/He will maintain all M&A governance and process documentation to ensure transparency, planning and reporting within all current M&A execution deals (Transition Service Agreement or Post Merger Integration).
• She/he will be the functional leader for the senior technological experts in the team

Transversal scope of IT subjects: Applications, ERP. Infrastructure(servers, network, Cloud,VoIP). Employee Experience (PC, mobiles, assets, EndPoint, ServiceDesk, O365) etc.

Key Responsabilities

• Lead the preparation and execution of all aspects of Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals in a holistic approach
  • Assure alignment and standardization in the solution proposed across Europe
  • Support new demands/projects from pre-study to production
  • Ensure a right transfer to running teams
  • Qualify demands, approve proposed solution and quotation from delivery teams
  • Manage pre-study's for the needed demands in terms of effort / cost / schedule / resources plan
  • Source appropriately the expertise needs (resources needed),by proposing internal and/or external profiles. Manage the expert's allocation assignment to the right initiative.
  • Guarantee an homogeneous deployment methodology, to leverage the best competencies, processes so as to be able to accelerate delivery and Scale up

• Accountable for driving and leading several technical project managers to ensure planned activities, deadlines and completion of projects tasks with key metrics of time & cost.
  • Manage the full portfolio of demands/projects and accountable in their delivery, in common prioritization with Finance and M&A streams
  • Responsible to following up project status and risk migration when escalation needed
  • Build and drive a strong governance so as to assure frequent communication and status are shared, managed and solved quickly.
  • Coach the PMs for efficiency and growth.
  • Manage the projects financial aspect within Europe IT Budget, ensure efficient billing and recharges.

• Manage the communication in a proactive way with the key stakeholders: M&A, business, Digital stakeholders, internal team members
  • Create the needed governance (animation meetings, written communication) so assure that all needed stakeholders have a forum to share, debate, discuss, agree on priorities.
  • Maintain and update a consolidated roadmap with key milestones, with project status
  • Manage the communication with country BRMs to inform them about local activities - create feeling of partnership.

• Maintain all M&A governance and process documentation to ensure transparency, planning and reporting within all current M&A execution deals (Transition Service Agreement or Post Merger Integration).
  • In charge to build/scale up the methodology for accelerating delivery
  • Making the assigned experts grow (consultants, PMs, others, SE technological partners) - propose strategies (senior/junior, mirroring, others?)

• Being the functional manager for the senior technological experts in the team
  • Animate the community. Make sure there a team spirit and goals synchronization.
  • Organize the operating model (ways of working - Roles and Responsibilities)
  • Manage team engagement, performance, competency and development. Support them in their visibility and grow
  • Coach and care

Requirements

• Education
  • Academic degree in computer science or IT specialization from a business school or university. Alternatively, financial background with IT experience.
• Job Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with operations and/or support in a fast-moving, highly-critical, enterprise application environment
• Technical Skills
  • Broad IT knowledge and experience
  • Coordination of resources, leading heterogeneus teams
  • Significant experience and knowledge as Program Manager in ERPs area, managing roadmaps, budgets, projects follow up
• Soft skills
  • Self-driven, operationally experienced with a can-do attitude. Autonomous to drive improvements and evolutions in a proactive way. Leadership skills
  • Strong relationship builder - both internally in Schneider Digital and business as well as with external partners.
  • Relationships to be managed at senior leadership level in the organization
  • Excellent Communication skills, professional courtesy, keeps calm at stress levels
  • Strong team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
  • Has experience working with others on a global basis
  • Managerial skills with an international team to be managed

What's in it for me?

• Life insurance.
• Health insurance
• Pension Plan
• Flexible compensation: ticket restaurant , nursery, training, etc.
• Own your career: Enjoy all the benefits of Open Talent Market, our platform that uses AI to connect you with hundreds of job opportunities, projects and mentors around the world.
• Flex@Work: flexible hours, telework, sabbaticals, purchase leave, floating holidays, Global Family Leave Policy.
• Recognize and be recognized through our StepUp program.
• Club Schneider: discount on products and services throughout Spain.
• Wellness: medical service, wellbeing laboratories, activities per workplace, gyms in different sites, etc.
• If you like to go to the gym, we have a special agreement with Andjoy Become a Schneider shareholder with our "WESOP" program.
• Many more benefits per site ... !

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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 e mpowering 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 M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

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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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