This position is for Labs management/ Operations part of I&T, EMCTO, leading a team of approximately 30+ employees. The team specializes in Prototyping, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety, Environmental , EMC verification testing at our labs at Bangalore. The team is responsible for V&V certification testing, surveillance testing ensuring that all Schneider Electric products offered to market meet all regulatory requirements and are of the highest quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of ~30 employees.
• Ensure efficient lab operations, safety compliance, and work prioritization.
• Collaborate with project test leaders to build a future-ready R&D roadmap.
• Maintain high standards of quality and manage accreditations (UL, SEMKO, DEKRA, NABL, BIS).
• Connect with global labs to elevate capabilities and share best practices.
• Drive sustainability initiatives towards a Net Zero Lab.
• Strategize team competencies and infrastructure aligned with Schneider Electric’s focus.
• Partner with cross-functional teams: design, offer marketing, manufacturing, and standardization.
• Champion 5S, Kaizen, productivity, and automation initiatives.
• Lead the digital transformation of lab operations and testing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe and compliant lab operations at all times.

Qualifications:

• BTech/MTech with Extensive experience in technical leadership roles Highly developed influence skills
• Experience required from Low voltage, Medium voltage, Switchgear panel, High Voltage.
• Minimum 11 years of experience into Lab Management.
• Proven experience in negotiating complex organizations Strong electrical and electronics engineering background
• Diverse technical background (design, manufacturing, field, operations, lab) Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environment
• Proven experience in standards interpretation and development of determinations Digital leadership