Industrial Program Manager - Global, Cross-Functional Lead

Schneider Electric Corp; Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Mexico Tlaxcala seeks a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs from definition to execution, aligning with sponsors and PM team. You will shape plans, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and communicate across levels to drive results.

The role requires engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing operations, program management experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Masters is a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of finance and cost accounting.
• Fluent English.
• At least three years of Program management experience.
• Leadership skills: Communicator, Organizer, Influential, Action Planner, Self Motivated, Implementer.
• Willing to travel 50% domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the scope, schedule, resource and budget commitments reflected in the Program Management Plan.
• Lead the Program management team in developing and managing the Program Management Plan within the constraints established and approved by the Program Sponsor.
• Implement and enforce change control over Program scope, schedule, resources and budget.
• Negotiate with functional managers to obtain adequate resources with appropriate skills to staff the Program team.
• Manage the timely resolution of issues, including escalation of issues outside of the Program team’s scope.
• Identify and proactively manage Program risks & issues, ensure execution of corrective action plans up to closure.
• Monitor the Program and report the Program status to management regularly.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters degree (plus)

Job description

Schneider Electric in Mexico Tlaxcala seeks a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs from definition to execution, aligning with sponsors and PM team. You will shape plans, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and communicate across levels to drive results.

The role requires engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing operations, program management experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally. Fluency in English is essential.