IT Director

About Us At Schneider Electric – Life Is On. Our purpose is to help our customers use energy better: smarter, cleaner and more efficiently. We are your energy technology partner. We electrify, automate and digitalise every industry, business and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.We are inventing and creating the energy technology that makes the new energy landscape possible.In 2025 we were named in Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €38 billion in 2024 and 150,000+ employees spread across 100+ countries.The Opportunity Come and join us and take the next step in your career as our IT Director for Schneider Electric in the Pacific Zone. Joining the World’s Most Sustainable Company, you will leverage your proven senior experience as you execute strategies through innovative, high quality and secure digital solutions. As the central leader for all digital needs across our diverse organisation, you will take a forward-looking approach in an organisation where AI, data, and people work together seamlessly.You will leverage your background to lead transformational change and spearhead the latest innovations within an environment that is focused on leading the convergence of electrification, automation and digital intelligence into what we define as energy technology. This career defining opportunity will see you making an Impact as you play a specialist senior role during the exciting journey ahead.Partnering with senior leaders, engaging strategically with other key stakeholders and playing a central role to shape the future success for Schneider Electric in the Pacific Zone, you will be joining a market leader that will enable you with the resources to succeed, backed by the energy of those around you and enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from a truly global organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership as you translate strategy into clear execution across the Pacific Zone, ensuring that digital and technology strategies align with global enterprise priorities: Digital, Cyber, AI, IT and other local strategy deployment and adoptionOperational excellence as you ensure high levels of service delivery, overseeing a reliable and advancing digital/IT infrastructure that supports diverse operations across multiple geographies and environmentsSubject matter leader and trusted partner to senior leaders, championing digital innovation and supporting the business in planning and modernisation to drive growth across markets that are constantly evolving and full of opportunityLead business transformation activities, influence change and ensure efficient business systems and processes, enabling the organisation for ongoing success in relation to key business priorities and other strategic objectivesDrive innovation as a catalyst for ongoing business performance, staying connected to specialist global teams and driving a culture that is focused on adopting the latest technologiesLead others and develop a high performing team of specialists, fostering our innovative culture and promoting our Values as you deploy your passions for all things technologyManage strategic relationships and other commercial considerations to maximise organisational performance and value to key stakeholder groups and the wider Pacific ZoneEnsure compliance, proactively manage risk, governance and other policies/standards that adhere to statutory requirements, internal processes and provides resilient business systemsYour ProfileRelevant tertiary qualifications coupled with proven senior experience in a similar role, ideally within a complex global/multinational organisationPrevious experience in the successful delivery of technology and other digital solutions, especially where you have led complex strategies, business transformation and related change activitiesDepth of experience in leading enterprise architecture and a passion for emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, ERP systems, Cyber Security, Applications, Data, Infrastructure Domains etc.)Strong knowledge in key areas; Governance, Compliance and other key commercial areas, familiar with regulatory environments within Australia and the Pacific regionsValues driven and inclusive Leader who has a presence, known for nurturing strong relationships at all levels of the organisation and trusted partnerships that achieve outcomes through both people and technologyThose with additional Postgraduate Qualifications or Certifications will be viewed favourably (Masters, MBA, ITIL, PMP, CGEIT, CISSP etc.)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.Apply Now! This is the career opportunity you have been waiting for.#LI-JM7