Senior Specialist, Business Relationship Manager

Schneider Electric; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Dubai is seeking a MEA Schneider Digital Business Partner to drive digital transformation initiatives across the MEA Zone. You will partner with business leaders, promote digital adoption, and manage digital project portfolios to deliver measurable value.

The role requires 7+ years in transformation or PM roles, strong stakeholder skills, and fluency in English. You will work with global and regional teams to define roadmaps and ensure delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in digital transformation, analysis, consulting, or project management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders across the MEA zone.
• Promote adoption of digital tools and digital mindset.
• Translate business needs into actionable digital solutions.
• Drive AI initiatives and measure business value.
• Define roadmaps and set implementation priorities.
• Coordinate execution with global and regional teams.
• Monitor progress and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Foster agile decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead service reviews and manage external providers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize apps and reduce costs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure alignment with global strategies and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Digital transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business

7+ years experience in Digital Transformation/IT Consulting/PM

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated MEA Schneider Digital Business Partner to drive digital transformation initiatives across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Zone. This role acts as the key interface between business stakeholders and Schneider Digital, ensuring digital solutions are aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable value.

The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to manage digital project portfolios, drive technology adoption, support business strategy, and enable operational excellence across multiple business domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders on all Schneider Digital-related topics across the MEA Zone.
• Act as a trusted digital consultant, promoting the adoption of digital tools and fostering a digital mindset.
• Manage and prioritize business demands, translating business requirements into actionable digital solutions.
• Drive the deployment and adoption of digital transformation and AI initiatives while ensuring measurable business value.
• Support business stakeholders in defining digital roadmaps and implementation priorities.
• Coordinate project execution with global and regional Schneider Digital teams.
• Monitor project progress, communicate updates, and ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Facilitate agile decision-making and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead service performance reviews and collaborate with internal and external service providers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize applications, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, key users, and technical teams across the region.
• Ensure alignment with global Schneider Digital strategies, standards, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, IT Consulting, Business Partnering, or Project Management.
• Experience in Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, IT Consulting, or Project Management.
• Strong understanding of business processes and enterprise digital solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and digital project delivery is an advantage.
• Experience with AI initiatives or digital adoption programs is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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