Team Manager - Building Management Systems in London

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and inspiring Team Manager to lead the development of Schneider Electric's corporate Building Management System (BMS) platform. As part of our global R&D organization, you will work closely with Product Management and development teams across multiple locations to drive innovation and deliver next-generation digital building solutions. Our state-of-the-art platform provides the foundational technology that enables customers to optimize building performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to combine people leadership, technical strategy, and product development within one of Schneider Electric's most important digital offerings. It’s an ideal role for an experienced engineering leader who is ready to take on greater organizational impact and position themselves for future senior leadership opportunities.

Your Impact

As Team Manager, you will lead a team responsible for developing software solutions that power the next generation of our BMS platform. You will create an environment where innovation, collaboration, execution and excellence thrive while ensuring the successful delivery of strategic objectives and product roadmaps. Beyond leading day-to-day operations, you will help shape our engineering organization, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the long-term development of our people, processes, and technology roadmap.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who is motivated to broaden their impact, grow their organizational influence, and develop broader leadership responsibilities in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software development team within an agile environment.
• Coach, mentor, and support engineers in their professional growth and career development.
• Drive execution and delivery of product roadmaps while ensuring quality, efficiency, and predictability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Architects, and Engineering teams across a global organization.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and facilitate effective communication between teams and stakeholders.
• Foster a customer-centric culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Promote best practices in software development, including quality assurance, cybersecurity, maintainability, and sustainability.
• Drive the adoption of modern development approaches, tools, and AI-enabled engineering practices.
• Support strategic planning, resource management, and decision-making within the organization.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading software development teams.
• At least 5 years of experience with direct reports.
• Proven track record of building, developing, and motivating high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience delivering complex software products in an agile environment.
• Strong technical foundation with a genuine interest in modern software technologies and emerging trends.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in leveraging AI-assisted development tools and driving engineering productivity improvements.
• Experience developing customer-facing applications with a strong focus on user experience.
• Ability to influence and drive technical decisions across multiple teams.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Schneider Electric and accelerate your career as a global technology leader. At Schneider Electric, you'll be part of an international, innovative, and purpose-driven company where sustainability and digital transformation are at the core of everything we do. We invest in our people and empower them to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact every day.

In addition to leading a highly skilled engineering team, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development. As our organization continues to evolve, you will have the chance to expand your leadership scope, increase your strategic influence, and contribute to shaping the future direction of our software organization.

This role is particularly well suited for a leader who is eager to continue growing and preparing for broader leadership responsibilities over time. Join us and help shape the future of smart and sustainable buildings.

About Our Team

The Building Management Systems (BMS) team is a cross-functional organization within Schneider Electric's Buildings business, based in Lund, Sweden. We develop complete end-to-end solutions, from IoT sensors and controllers to cloud-connected services and modern web applications. Our mission is to help customers create smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable buildings.

We are proud of what we have built, but we are equally passionate about continuous improvement. We constantly explore new technologies, refine our development practices, and encourage learning across the entire team. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, ownership, and a shared drive to make both our products and ourselves better every day.

What We Do

Our digital building management solutions help customers reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, improve occupant comfort, and minimize environmental impact. The BMS platform is a key pillar of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure™ offering, enabling customers around the world to accelerate their digital and sustainability journeys.

When you join Schneider Electric, you join a company that values diversity, inclusion, professional development, and well-being. We believe great people and great technology together create meaningful impact.

Did We Get You Inspired?

We look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible. We evaluate applications continuously and the position may be filled before the final application date.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you. Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family.
• Invest and Plan Your Future.
• Grow Your Skills and Career.
• Team Up in the Workplace.
• Support Your Community.

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 behaviours 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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!