Strategy Leader, Energy Transition

Trellis Group

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Strategy Leader for Energy Transition to define and lead the strategic direction in electrification and energy transition. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of experience specifically in energy technologies, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and regulatory influences. This hybrid position, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, offers a compensation range of $170,000 to $250,000 annually along with significant influence over the company's future energy initiatives.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in strategy, product management, engineering, or marketing in energy technology.
Deep understanding of power generation and distribution technologies.
Proven ability to influence globally across regions.

Responsibilities

Define strategic direction for energy transition.
Conduct market and competitive analyses.
Evaluate go-to-market models for energy transition.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic vision

Cross-functional leadership

Power generation knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $170,000 - $250,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for aStrategy Leader for Energy Transition. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work” and by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work”, by Ethisphere as “one of the World's Most Ethical Companies”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”, and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

Mission

The Strategy Leader for Energy Transition is a catalyst for long-term growth and transformation—responsible for defining the strategic direction, innovation roadmap, and portfolio evolution across emerging energy systems and electrification markets. This role shapes how the organization competes and wins as energy systems rapidly evolve toward decentralization, digitization, decarbonization, and electrification.

You will play a central role in positioning the company at the forefront of the energy transition by anticipating and shaping power distribution, circuit protection and controls solutions for new energy sources,grid-edge generation, new electrical loads, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and semiconductor-driven applications. Success in this role directly accelerates profitable growth, strengthens relevance in next‑generation energy ecosystems, and elevates strategic partnerships across utilities, OEMs, developers, and technology leaders.

The Strategy Leader, Energy Transition will also play a critical role in shaping how emerging energy assets—including distributed generation, grid‑interactive loads, and next‑generation nuclear technologies—interconnect, operate, and transact within evolving power systems. This role ensures the portfolio is designed not only for technical excellence, but also for scalable, repeatable, and commercialized deployment across regulated and deregulated markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market, Technology & Ecosystem Insight

Conduct deep market, regulatory, policy, and competitive analyses across global energy transition segments, including distributed energy, EV infrastructure, power generation, industrial electrification, and advanced power electronics.
Engage directly with contractors,renewable developers,EV charging operators, grid operators, semiconductor manufacturers, OEMs, and regulatory stakeholders.
Track and interpret emerging trends such as grid modernization, electrified transportation, load growth from AI and semiconductor manufacturing, and regional energy transition policies.
Translate insights into actionable strategies that inform portfolio direction, investment priorities, and growth initiatives.
Conduct market sizing including Potential Addressable Market, Competitive Deep Dives, Profit Pool

2. Portfolio & Innovation Strategy

Define segment‑specific architectures, applications, and differentiated value propositions for:
New energy sources (renewables, storage, hybrid systems, microgrids)
New electrical loads (EV charging, electrified industrial processes, semiconductor fabs, data‑intensive facilities)
Power generation and grid‑connected/behind‑the‑meter systems
FMPS based architectures
Reimagine the innovation roadmap to address:
High‑power and high‑efficiency conversion
Power quality, resiliency, and grid‑interactive solutions
Power electronics and semiconductor‑based technologies (SiC, GaN)
Digital energy management, forecasting, and optimization platforms
Drive alignment across platforms, solutions, and regions to ensure a cohesive energy transition strategy.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment

Partner with Engineering, Innovation, Product Management, Commercial, Segment, and Regional leaders to align strategy from concept to commercialization.
Mobilize cross‑divisional teams to unlock synergies across generation, distribution, charging, storage, and digital solutions.
Champion collaboration across regions, strategic accounts, and innovation hubs in a matrixed, multinational environment.
Act as a strategic integrator connecting technology roadmaps, customer needs, and corporate priorities.

4. Commercial & Go-to-Market Strategy

Evaluate and optimize GTM models for energy transition markets, including utilities, EPCs, developers, OEMs, EV infrastructure providers, and global enterprise customers.
Conduct market sizing, business case development, and competitive benchmarking across emerging segments.
Assess standards, codes, and policy frameworks (e.g., IEEE, IEC, UL, grid interconnection standards, EV charging standards).
Translate strategic insights into targeted commercial strategies that enable differentiated and accelerated market penetration.

5. Strategic Growth, Partnerships & M&A

Identify and develop strategic partnerships and alliance opportunities across the energy transition ecosystem, including:
Renewable generation and storage technologies
EV charging networks and power electronics suppliers
Semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystems
Digital energy and grid‑edge platforms
Support M&A scouting, synergy assessment, and investment case development for emerging growth adjacencies.
Facilitate leadership decision‑making on build‑buy‑partner trade‑offs.

6. Corporate Strategy & Executive Engagement

Contribute to enterprise‑level strategy initiatives related to electrification, decarbonization, grid resilience, and digital energy systems.
Support executive leadership and Board‑level discussions with clear strategy narratives, growth scenarios, and technology perspectives.
Represent the energy transition strategy internally and externally with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience across strategy, product management, engineering, innovation, or product marketing within energy, power, electrification, or industrial technology domains.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
Deep understanding of:
Power generation, distribution, and grid‑interface technologies.
EV charging infrastructures and standards.
High‑power electrical systems and power electronics.
Semiconductor‑based technologies and advanced materials.
Experience with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, energy developers, EV ecosystem players, or semiconductor manufacturers.
Strong understanding of regulatory, standards, and policy considerations impacting energy transition markets.
Demonstrated ability to influence globally across regions (North America and beyond).
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.
Proven track record of driving complex, cross‑functional initiatives in fast‑paced, evolving markets.

Profile

Strategic & Innovation Mindset

Forward‑looking strategist with the ability to anticipate disruptions in energy systems, power electronics, and electrified infrastructure.
Strong technology and product strategy background with a passion for energy transition and electrification.

Leadership & Influence

Proven ability to lead without authority in complex, global, matrixed organizations.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders.

Core Competencies