Director Strategy Europe Operations f/m/d

Schneider Electric; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Schneider Electric seeks a Strategy Director to drive Europe Operations’ growth agenda by leading cross-functional initiatives. Candidates should possess strong technical and strategic development expertise, with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience. Applicants must have a BS Degree in Engineering, with an MBA preferred, and a deep understanding of digital trends. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Leistungen

Opportunities for professional development

Positive corporate culture

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in areas such as strategic planning, product management, technical sales, corporate consulting, or business development.
• Demonstrated success in engaging and influencing senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of digital trends, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic transformation and change initiatives while fostering leadership alignment and KPI-driven accountability to support company growth objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex cross-functional projects by conducting in-depth analysis and developing innovative, tech-informed business models and go-to-market strategies.
• Identify emerging business trends across markets and lead pilot initiatives to explore and validate new growth opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Acumen

Analytical Skills

Influencing Skills

Ausbildung

BS Degree in Engineering

MBA or MSc (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Strategy Director (f/m/d) with strong technical, digital and strategy development expertise, who will play a pivotal role in driving Europe Operations’ growth agenda by leading cross-functional initiatives and projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment across business units, geographies, and segments in pursuit of the Schneider Electric’ strategic priorities.

Your IMPACT:

• Strategic Leadership & Change Management: lead strategic transformation and change initiatives while fostering leadership alignment and KPI-driven accountability to support company growth objectives.
• Business Analysis & Strategic Planning: provide strategic guidance on complex cross-functional projects by conducting in-depth analysis and developing innovative, tech-informed business models and go-to-market strategies.
• Innovation & Opportunity Development: identify emerging business trends across markets and led pilot initiatives to explore and validate new growth opportunities.
• Operational Excellence: deliver actionable insights and project outcomes to enhance executive decision-making and productivity, leveraging digital tools to enable efficient information sharing and data-driven strategies.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: align communication, processes, and systems to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives, while monitoring enterprise-wide efforts to drive cohesive, cross-functional outcomes.
• Executive Support & Confidentiality: manage competing priorities with agility while handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Our offer:

• Working with purpose! As a green company with a sense of responsibility and sustainability, you can help create a green future with us.
• You will be part of a growing company with a positive industry reputation, who is a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.
• You will be joining an entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture and strong team culture.
• You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide.

Your Profile:

• BS Degree in Engineering. Advanced degree (MBA or MSc) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in areas such as strategic planning, product management, technical sales, corporate consulting, or business development.
• Demonstrated success in engaging and influencing senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of digital trends, platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical acumen in energy, industrial sectors, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead in dynamic, high-pressure, and ambiguous environments.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.

Curiosity, Inclusion, Teamwork:

Nobody is flawless and not all career paths are the same. The important thing is that we have the will to learn and develop ourselves further. Because we know that career also means having to find your strengths first. Apply now, even if you don't fulfil all the requirements (yet). We look forward to getting to know you!

Your next step? Now apply online!

Please upload your CV including salary expectations and giving the job ID 93248.

The contact person for this position is Raquel Mora. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via LinkedIn.

Note: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited application documents from recruitment agencies. Should Schneider Electric consider a candidate whose profile has been sent by recruitment agencies without an existing framework agreement, no claims can be asserted against Schneider Electric.

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