Head of standardization & lobbying F/M/X

Socomec Sas; France; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Sas seeks a Senior Standardization Leader to define and deploy the Group’s standardization strategy across international lines. You will lead cross-functional coordination with R&D, Marketing, and business units to align standards with strategic goals.

The role requires a strong track record in standardization, deep electrical expertise, and fluent French and English to operate in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in standardization and a strong understanding of international standardization organizations.
• Technical expertise, ideally in electrical installations and switching/protection devices.
• Fluent French and English is essential in this international environment.

Responsibilities

• Define standardization priorities in alignment with the company’s overall strategy.
• Represent and promote the Group within national and international standardization bodies.
• Develop and manage influence networks to help shape standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate standardization activities with R&D, Marketing, and Business Line teams.
• Lead and develop a team dedicated to standardization and lobbying activities.
• Monitor regulatory and standardization trends and anticipate their impact on the business.

Skills

Leadership

Standardization

Regulatory awareness

Electrical expertise

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Operating in an international environment and working closely with the different Business Lines, standardization is a strategic lever to secure existing markets and support the development of new ones.

Reporting to the Group R&D Director, you will define and deploy the Group’s standardization strategy in line with business and technological challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define standardization priorities in alignment with the company’s overall strategy.
• Represent and promote the Group within national and international standardization bodies.
• Develop and manage influence networks to help shape standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate standardization activities with R&D, Marketing, and Business Line teams.
• Lead and develop a team dedicated to standardization and lobbying activities.
• Monitor regulatory and standardization trends and anticipate their impact on the business.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent), preferably in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in standardization and a strong understanding of international standardization organizations.
• Technical expertise, ideally in electrical installations and switching/protection devices.
• Fluent French and English is essential in this international environment.

Additional assets that could make you even more unique :

• Experience leading international working groups.
• Knowledge of industrial lobbying and influence strategies.
• A cross-functional understanding of R&D, marketing, and business challenges.

Because your profile is more than just technical expertise :

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and align teams and stakeholders around common goals.
• Excellent negotiation skills to influence standardization decisions.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to anticipate market trends and developments.