Description

Job Description

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Solution Risk Manager in TN, MA, GA, or CST/EST remote . In this opportunity you will be an exposure point to many functional areas of business. There will exposure to all seniority levels and this is a Global role with a CEO level view and a potential leap in 2 years.

Position Summary

• Support and challenge 'project risks & opportunities' analysis between CPP gates S1 and P0. Based on risk assessment, recommend bid approval to management (S2) within a country or Zone. Ensure compliance with Group Solution Business Rules through tender reviews and coordination with SMEs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• During the Selling phase of 'Customer Project Process (CPP)' up to Contract signature, Solution Risk Manager's mission on complex and risky Projects is to:
• Support Opportunity Leaders & Tender Manager in project opportunity management and bid preparation, evaluate project risks, solicit and compile Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) feedback & validations (legal, tax, treasury, solution architects, supply chain, etc.)
• Make recommendations to final approver
• Highlight early in the process any deviations to the overall corporate/regional governance
• Develop a 'risk management culture', coaching opportunity tender team members with best practices.
• Be part of the pipeline reviews.
• Challenge operational team at selling phase for:
• All projects category (mainly A, B) per defined threshold
• All projects with performance commitments
• All projects with long term (>5 years) commitments
• Frame agreements or global master agreements with multiple years duration.
• All projects which do not abide by platinum rules (per the 'Solution Business Policy')
• All projects with innovative financing (including debt or equity financing linked to the cash flows of the project...)
• Comply with Schneider Electric "Solution Business Policy (currently SBP-2020)' including the Gate Process, bFO RITE, group Principles of Responsibilities, internal policies.
• Be fully aware of the latest Solution Business Policy (currently "SBP-2020") of the Schneider Electric Group, to enable clarify and ensure that the risk profile of the offer is acceptable for Schneider (Based on SME assessment and principle of responsibility)
• Support risk analysis (financial, contractual, technical, suppliers, project management). Coordinate & obtain SMEs recommendations to limit the risk exposure. Review and suggest risk mitigation plan.
• As the risk management Subject Matter Expert (SME), SRM prepares and makes final analysis of platinum rules infringement prepared by local Legal Counsel/Contract Manager, with prior escalation for review to SRM Regional Leader.
• Before S2 and prior to the final Bid approval, ensure effective Tender Review Meeting gathering all stakeholders and concerned functions to:
• Close the loop on all recommendations and suggestions made during the approval/review process, make sure everybody knows what has been taken into account and what could not be taken into account and why
• Ultimate review of the 5 categories risk analysis (360°)
• Build a global consensus to recommend the approval for the last decision maker
• After this meeting, follow action plan and animate escalation process during negotiation till contract award (P0)
• At Award (P0), ensure compliance with the S2 approval mandate. Secure re-approval &/or mitigation actions as required, ensuring compliance with Solution Business Policy rules.
• At execution phase, get informed about risk management topics and participate in Project review if needed on critical project.
• Coach opportunity tender team members in risk identification, mitigation and management in line with the Group Policies/Directives with the support of the SMEs.
• Be the main actor of the cultural change around global risk evaluation

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Qualifications

• Degree from University and/or Business School and/or Engineer School
• At least 5 years of experience in Project or Tender Management (with a good understanding of risk and finance environment) or in Project Finance environment.

Preferences

• Engineering Degree
• Technical Degree
• Diploma, PMP Certification or equivalent in Project Management

Benefits

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

Who will you report to?

• Director Solutions Risk Management - NAM

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success - on the job and beyond. Click here to find out more about working with us: Schneider Electric Careers .

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2022-32812

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

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