Schneider Electric in the Pacific Zone is a strong and growing business embracing the transition to the new energy landscape. The business delivers digitization and electrification to a broad range of industries. Within this evolving landscape there are many new technologies as well as new entrants and new market opportunities providing a rich environment for strategic growth and innovation.

We are seeking a visionary Strategy and Innovation Lab Director to lead our dynamic team in embracing the energy landscape transition and driving strategic growth and innovation across various industries. You could be based in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and/ or Auckland NZ. Join a role where you'll have the opportunity to inspire, lead, and develop talent while driving innovation and strategic impact.

As the Strategy and Innovation Lab Director, you will:

• Develop and coordinate cutting-edge strategies and M&A proposals
• Lead the incubation of new business models and/or offerings into the pacific market in collaboration with local and global teams through Innovation Labs
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis
• Drive the development of key growth strategic initiatives
• Engage in thought leadership and influence policy, regulations, and standards
• Lead, inspire and develop strategy and innovation talent through direct reporting and through influence

About you:

You are a highly driven and self-motivated individual who loves to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. You are passionate about adding value in an organisation and contributing to business performance energises you. This role requires someone who can connect and collaborate with people easily, is open minded and values others view, has a good business acumen, together with analytical and financial modelling capabilities. As our successful candidate you are committed, have commercial leadership experience, live and breathe our IMPACT values.

In addition, you possess the following skills and experience:

• Degree Qualified (MBA or similar)
• Demonstrated Commercial Leadership and Entrepreneurship
• Experience in digital transformation in B2B or B2C environments
• Strategy development experience is essential
• International, multi-cultural mindset and approach
• Collaboration and teamwork are essential

We are also inviting Business Leaders to apply as this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a strategy function in a global group. It is also a great opportunity for a business leader to focus on strategy for a period before progressing onto another business leadership role within SE.

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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.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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