Industrial Programs Lead: Operations & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs in a dynamic, globally distributed environment. You will collaborate with the Program Sponsor and team to define objectives, create plans, and drive execution while communicating across levels of the organization.

The role requires manufacturing operations experience, strong financial understanding, and proven program management skills. Expect 50% travel and a results-driven, proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Masters is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of finance and cost accounting.
• At least 3 years of Program management experience (team member or leader).
• Leadership skills: Communicator, Organizer, Influential, Action Planner, Self Motivated, Implementer.
• Willing to travel 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Meet scope, schedule, resource and budget commitments per the Program Management Plan.
• Lead the Program management team in developing and managing the Program Management Plan.
• Implement and enforce change control over program scope, schedule, resources and budget.
• Negotiate with functional managers to obtain adequate resources.
• Manage timely resolution of issues and escalation outside the team’s scope.
• Identify and proactively manage program risks and issues, execute corrective actions.
• Monitor program and report status to management regularly.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence and negotiation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Masters degree

Tools

Metering

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic industrial programs in a dynamic, globally distributed environment. You will collaborate with the Program Sponsor and team to define objectives, create plans, and drive execution while communicating across levels of the organization.

The role requires manufacturing operations experience, strong financial understanding, and proven program management skills. Expect 50% travel and a results-driven, proactive leadership style.