Digital Lead Consultant - QLD, NSW or VIC
Yesterday• Melbourne, Australia
Alice Springs, AustraliaDubbo, Australia
About Us
Schneider's purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider we call this Life Is On. Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
In 2025 we were named in Australia's top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we also recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. With Group Revenue of 38 billion in 2024, we are a truly global organisation that continues to the lead the way in Energy Management and Industrial Automation.
The Opportunity
The Digital Lead Consultant will drive strategic and delivery-focused digital transformation initiatives across complex industrial environments. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep domain expertise, technical acumen, and the ability to engage stakeholders from executive leadership to frontline operators.
This exciting new career opportunity will see you:
- Lead the development and execution of customer digital transformation strategies aligned with their business objectives.
- Program manage the delivery of digital programs, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and leverage agile methodologies and best practices.
- Manage cross-functional digital teams working on customer programs of work, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Provide subject matter expertise in areas such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analytics, data governance, technical solution across IoT, OT, IT and cloud.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from CEOs and CTOs to plant operators to ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Apply strategic thinking to identify opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency.
- Industry experience
- Produce high-quality documentation and communications that support program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- Tertiary qualification in Software, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 yrs experience delivering digital programs in industrial sectors.
- Extensive Industry experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Mining, mineral and metal
- Water and wastewater
- Transportation (ports/airports)
- Manufacturing
- Food and beverage
- Provide subject matter expertise in at least two of the following:
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES),
- Data analysis, data engineering and data analytics,
- AI, ML and LLMs,
- Solution architecture focus on OT/IT environments,
- IoT technologies for OT applications.
- Proven track record managing agile programs and applying agile methodologies.
- Advanced communication and writing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across stakeholder groups.
- Experience in process control and advanced process control technologies.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, deal-closing expertise and excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Commercial and financial acumen and ability to translate complex customer needs into smart, scalable solutions.
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Why Schneider Electric?
We're proud to be Time's #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World. At Schneider Electric, you'll find purpose, flexibility, and a culture that values inclusion, learning, and impact.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
- Competitive salary and share program options
- Career development in a global, future-focused company
- A supportive, inclusive team environment
Our Recruitment Process
- Apply online
- Initial phone conversation
- Virtual and in-person panel interviews
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.
If you're driven by purpose, technically skilled, and ready to make an impact - we want to hear from you.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations
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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Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia, Alice Springs, Australia, Dubbo, Australia
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/104966?lang=en-us
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-16T18:47:39
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