Laboratory Operations Manager

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 skillsExperience 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 backgroundDiverse technical background (design, manufacturing, field, operations, lab) Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environmentProven experience in standards interpretation and development of determinations Digital leadership

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