IT & Digital Business Partner (Relationship Manager)

Schneider Electric; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex@Work

Coursera access

Fitness Passport

Share program

Annual Leave purchasing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Sydney is seeking an IT & Digital Business Partner (Relationship Manager) to align technology strategy with business priorities across the Pacific Zone. You will partner with senior leaders to drive digital transformation and deliver value across Digital Energy and Services operations in a truly global organisation.

As part of a hybrid team, you will lead governance, planning and delivery of technology initiatives, balancing strategic objectives with practical execution

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience with SAP and ERP environments.
• Proven IT/Digital Business Partner or BRM experience in a multinational setting.
• Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives and technology-enabled outcomes.
• Strong collaboration with senior leaders across global teams.
• Background in areas such as Applications, Cloud, AI and Networks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and senior leaders to drive digital transformation and prioritise demand.
• Deliver technology-enabled outcomes that improve operational performance.
• Maintain project governance, budgeting, and delivery across time zones.
• Guide stakeholders through complex challenges with commercial judgement.
• Lead specialist projects, provide governance and mentorship to teams.

Skills

IT Business Partner

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder management

Technology strategy

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/Technology/Business

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

• Exciting career opportunity to join the World's Most Sustainable Company
• Market leader, cutting edge technologies and long-term career pathway
• Flexible location - rewarding salary package + bonus + benefits

The Opportunity

Come and join us and take the next step in your career as our new IT & Digital Business Partner (Relationship Manager) as part of the team at Schneider Electric in the Pacific Zone. Joining the World's Most Sustainable Company, you will leverage your proven experience across IT/digital/technology to act as the trusted link between our diverse stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions align with business priorities and strategic objectives.

Within a team of like-minded technical professionals, you will drive some exciting technical solutions as part of our ongoing Transformation Roadmap, deploying your passions as you power the future success of our growing organisation. Primarily focused across our Digital Energy and Services operations, you will closely partner with various senior leaders and other global stakeholders, playing a central role within a truly global organisation as part of a market leading brand.

Key responsibilities will see you:

• Partner with various stakeholders and our senior leaders to understand business needs, drive digital transformation initiatives, prioritise demand and deliver technology-enabled outcomes that improve operational performance
• Deliver business value via technical solutions that enable business success, leveraging your specialist expertise, while building trusted and collaborative relationships
• Maintain a strong focus on project coordination and delivery, balancing the strategic objectives of the Customer and broader organisation to ensure that initiatives are aligned with strategy and other related priorities
• Play a lead role in the planning, budgeting, governance, execution and closure of projects, addressing any change requests as you adhere to relevant business processes
• Monitor project progress, risks and issues, escalating when required and ensuring that you maintain an eye for continuous improvement as you foster innovation and enhance business performance
• Influence and guide stakeholders through complex and ambiguous challenges, applying sound judgement, a commercial focus and a trusted source of specialist advice
• Take the lead on various specialist projects/initiatives, providing governance, coordination and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders
• Operate across a variety of time zones when required, all within an environment that provides you with hybrid working options, supportive leadership and all the tools to succeed

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and previous experience in the use of SAP.
• Proven experience as an IT Business Partner, Digital Business Partner, Business Relationship Manager (BRM) or a similar stakeholder-facing role within a complex enterprise or multinational organisation.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders to successfully deliver Digital Transformation initiatives and technology-enabled business outcomes.
• Previous experience in a similar role where you have successfully executed IT/digital projects, ideally within a complex global/multinational organisation
• Solid IT background that encompasses key areas such as; Application Support, Systems Administration, Network/Infra, AI, Cloud, ERP systems, Digital Transformation etc
• Proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholder groups and achieve outcomes through people, including senior leaders and those outside of your immediate team/country/zone
• Those with additional Postgraduate Qualifications or Certifications will be viewed favourably (SAP, Project Management etc.), as will those with any specific domain experience (Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc)

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing 'Career Hub' you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips.

• Flex@Work - a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options
• FREE access to Coursera - online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Share program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
• Annual Leave purchasing options to ensure you have flexibility in your downtime
• Discounts at major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
• Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and known as a true market leader
• One of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 and an Endorsed Employer with WORK180
• Be part of an organisation that lives its Values through Care and Inclusion

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When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It's a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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