- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead for Global Mobility to oversee and drive the success of international project-based assignments across our global operations. This role is critical in supporting the deployment of technical and engineering talent to customer projects worldwide, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a positive employee experience.

- The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in global mobility, particularly in managing short- and long-term international assignments tied to customer projects in industrial or engineering environments.

Key Responsabilits:

- Lead and manage a team of global mobility specialists supporting international assignments for customer-facing projects (team members based in Europe, India and APAC).

- Partner with project managers, HRBPs, legal, tax, and compliance teams to design and execute assignment strategies aligned with business needs.

- Oversee the end-to-end assignment lifecycle, including cost projections, immigration, relocation, tax compliance, and repatriation.

- Maintain and propose improvements to assignment policies and frameworks tailored to project-based deployments (e.g., commissioning engineers, field service teams).

- Ensure compliance with global tax, immigration, and labor regulations, leveraging external vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Monitor and report on assignment KPIs, cost efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including digital tools, process automation, and policy harmonization.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on mobility trends, risks, and strategic workforce deployment.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, International Relations, or related field; Master's preferred.

- 10+ years of experience in global mobility, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team management role.

- Proven experience managing project-based international assignments globally (all regions) in industrial or engineering environments.

- Strong knowledge of global tax, immigration, and labor law considerations.

- Experience working with vendors (e.g., relocation, tax, immigration) and global mobility platforms

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.

Preferred Experience:

- Familiarity with assignment types such as rotational deployments, commissioning assignments, and short-term project support.

- Experience with mobility analytics and reporting tools.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a mission-driven organization driving innovation in energy automation and smart infrastructure.

- Lead a high-impact team that enables global talent mobility and project success.

- Work in a collaborative, international environment with opportunities for growth and development.

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