We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to lead our Global Engineering Centre (GEC) for Digital Buildings NAM. This role will oversee a high-performing engineering organization of 75+ engineers, delivering 150, 000+ engineering hours annually to support the US & Partner BMS business unit. The position requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and technical oversight across design, development, and deployment of advanced smart building technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the GEC NAM's vision for BMS engineering aligned with global business and technology roadmaps.
• Build and maintain a strong brand identity for the GEC as a trusted global delivery partner.
• Drive transformation initiatives to improve engineering efficiency.

Operational Excellence

• Manage and scale a high-performing engineering team to support NAM BMS project needs.
• Develop infrastructure, tools, and processes to support agile and scalable operations.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of engineering services across regions.

Innovation & Standards

• Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI/ML, and cloud-based platforms in BMS applications.
• Promote standardisation in project delivery to optimise labor and margins across SE branches.

Global Collaboration

• Partner with global stakeholders to deliver quality, scalable, compliant, and cost-effective engineering services.
• Align with other Schneider Engineering Centres to drive synergy and standardisation.

Talent Development

• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop retention and engagement initiatives to encourage long-term career development within the engineering centre.

Process Optimisation

• Implement best practices in project execution, quality assurance, and digital engineering workflows.

Customer Focus

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through timely delivery, technical excellence, and proactive communication.
• Drive customer satisfaction to consistently achieve 9/10 ratings.
• Monitor KPIs and implement QA methodology to drive excellence.

Compliance & Safety

• Uphold global standards for safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in all engineering outputs.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in BMS or building automation systems, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with global delivery models and managing offshore engineering teams.
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sustainability standards is a plus.
• Exposure to smart building technologies and digital engineering tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business and financial acumen with a focus on results.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• High adaptability, self-motivation, and initiative.
• International work experience is an advantage.

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