Vice President R&D, Systems Leader, Digital Energy

R&D Systems Leader - Digital Energy Solutions

BU: Energy Management - Software & Services Division

Reports to: SVP, Digital Energy Solutions

Location: Europe Hubs (Montpellier, Grenoble, Paris ideally)

Team Size: ~200 HC (global) | Travel: up to 20-30% (global)

Mission & Context

The R&D Systems Digital Energy Solutions Leader is a senior leadership role within the Digital Energy (DE) Solutions organization.

This function designs and engineers all Digital Energy Solutions systems, spanning digital system architecture and engineering, software development, and AI-based energy orchestration solutions.

It also orchestrates system delivery in close partnership with Digital Energy Software teams.

The function specifically supports all activities led by the DE Solutions Systems Product Offerings (including MicroGrid Systems) and the Lifecycle Management Product Offering, and hosts the Design CoE team that supports the entire Digital Energy Solutions portfolio.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead the design and engineering of all DE Solutions systems, including architecture, system design, integration, verification, and engineering standards.


* Develop and maintain digital system architectures ensuring scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and long-term competitiveness.


* Oversee software development for system-level applications, orchestration engines, advanced controls, and AI-based energy optimization.


* Drive the development of AI-enabled energy orchestration solutions supporting microgrids, DER optimization, and digital services.


* Orchestrate system delivery with DE Software teams, aligning milestones, architecture dependencies, and integrated release plans.


* Support all Systems Product Offering Teams, including MicroGrid Systems, and the Lifecycle Management Product Offering with engineering expertise and delivery.


* Lead Service Engineering and Lifecycle Management engineering teams to enhance system reliability, maintainability, and serviceability.


* Host and develop the Design Chapter team, ensuring strong user experience and design integration across all system developments.


* Drive innovation across emerging system technologies including AI, digital twins, edge computing, controls, and connectivity.


* Ensure effective governance, resource allocation, and prioritization of R&D investments in alignment with strategic DE Solutions priorities.


* Lead a global team of ~200 engineers, architects, software developers, and designers, fostering a culture of technical mastery and innovation.

Experience:


* 10+ years leading global R&D teams in systems engineering, software development, or digital/energy systems.


* Deep expertise in system architecture, controls, AI/ML, and cyber-physical system design.


* Proven track record delivering complex multi-disciplinary (hardware + software + digital) solutions.


* Strong experience collaborating with Software R&D, Product Ma...