Global Industrial Programs Lead — Travel 50%

Schneider Electric Corp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs in the United States. You will define program objectives, create plans, and drive execution across a potentially distributed team while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing operations, solid knowledge of finance and cost accounting, and proven program management experience with strong leadership and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of finance and cost accounting.
• Fluent English communications at all levels.
• At least 3 years in program management with team leadership.
• Experience with metering is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Management Plan to meet scope, schedule, budget.
• Develop and manage the Program Management Plan with Sponsor input.
• Enforce change control on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Staff the Program team with qualified resources.
• Resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Identify and manage risks; drive corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor program status and report to management regularly.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Finance & cost accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Mfg operations

Fluent English

Metering experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs in the United States. You will define program objectives, create plans, and drive execution across a potentially distributed team while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing operations, solid knowledge of finance and cost accounting, and proven program management experience with strong leadership and English proficiency.