Job Description

Country France City LEVALLOIS PERRET

Area

92 - Hauts-de-Seine

Workplace location LEVALLOIS PERRET-QUAI C PASQUA(FRA) Employer company SAFT SAS Domain IT, Digital & Data Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

Wo are we?

Saft is a leading specialist in high-technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever-longer service life, providing backup power and propulsion for critical applications.

Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.

Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company that produces and supplies energy worldwide: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.

Activities

As MES/SCADA Program Manager, you will play a key role in driving the digital transformation of industrial operations by defining standards, supporting global deployments, and ensuring the effective governance of MES and SCADA solutions across the organization.

• Define and drive the multi-year MES/SCADA roadmap, ensuring alignment with industrial priorities and the Smart Plant transformation program.
• Establish and lead the program governance framework, including decision-making bodies, budget management, performance monitoring, reporting, macro-planning, risk management, and action plan follow-up.
• Define, formalize, and enforce functional, technical, architectural, integration, and cybersecurity standards to ensure the consistency, sustainability, and security of industrial solutions and data.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and support the design and implementation of MES/SCADA solutions that address their needs.
• Contribute to solution architecture decisions and work closely with system integrators and software vendors to secure contractual commitments, ensure the quality of deliverables, and maintain effective support and maintenance services.
• Support manufacturing sites in the deployment of industrial data collection and analytics tools, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices from local MES/SCADA deployments and contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of solutions across the organization.

Candidate Profile

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in industrial digitalization, MES/SCADA program management, and Smart Manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive complex transformation programs in an international environment.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, Information Systems, or a related field. An engineering degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading MES and/or SCADA programs or projects within complex industrial and international environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs, including governance, budgeting, planning, risk management, change management, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, IT/OT architectures, industrial automation systems, and integration with ERP platforms.
• Solid knowledge of industrial cybersecurity requirements and best practices.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to drive innovation and lead change initiatives.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong customer and business orientation.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
• High level of maturity, autonomy, and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong teamwork mindset and results-oriented approach

Additional Requirements

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel regularly to industrial sites in France and internationally.
• Experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Smart Plant technologies (cobots, robotics, augmentad/virtual reality, digital inspection, etc.) and/or AI use cases applied to industrial data is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, pragmatism, analytical mindset, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.