Real Estate Projects Lead

Who are we and what do we stand for?

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment.

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity, and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment.

Your Mission:

• Develop and implement regional real estate strategies aligned with corporate objectives and Global Real Estate principles.
• Lead and support pre-studies for Real Estate leases and investment decisions.
• Deliver industrial sites and office building projects from planning through handover, ensuring compliance with schedule, scope, and budget.
• Provide technical expertise for build and workplace development projects.
• Build project budgets, forecasting, and cost control to ensure compliance.
• Maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders, brokers, developers, investors, and government authorities.
• Act as primary advisor on workplace experience, space utilization, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Coach and develop remote team members, share best practices, and support their domains.
• Align projects with sustainability goals, leverage data, digital tools, and AI for decision-making and workplace innovation.

• Experience: 10-12 years in Real Estate and Project Management, overseeing MEA zone operations.
• Preferred Background:
• Experienced at Managing industrial & commercial Building projects.
• Strong business and financial acumen. Skilled in preparing business cases and executive reporting.
• Preferred Background at delivering projects in Gulf/Saudi clusters.
• Core Expertise:
• Leadership capabilities in multicultural environments.
• Lease transactions and workplace development.
• Management of construction projects within MEA Real Estate team.
• Skills & Qualifications
  • Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree (BA, BSc, MSc or equivalent).
  • Proven leadership and people-management experience.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills (budgeting, forecasting, cost control).
  • Project and operations management experience delivering complex workplace projects.
  • Knowledge of occupational health & safety, energy management, and sustainability principles.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
  • High standards of integrity and ethical conduct.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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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.

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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Client-provided location(s): Cairo, Egypt

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/104869?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-18T18:44:25