Strategy Specialist

Schneider Electric; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Basic life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

12 holidays per year

15 days of paid time off per year

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Strategy Specialist to shape portfolio strategies, analyze market and competitive dynamics, and provide insights guiding critical business decisions. This role offers collaboration with senior leaders and exposure to high-impact initiatives aimed at long-term growth.

The candidate will translate data into actionable recommendations, support strategic plan development, and identify opportunities to improve performance while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to distill analyses into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic mindset balancing long-term thinking with practical execution.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in ambiguity.
• Proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic plans through market, customer, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to drive execution.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and operational effectiveness aligned with strategy.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses to uncover growth and risks.

Skills

Market Analyses

Strategic Thinking

Resilience

Influencing Skills

Data Visualization

Competitive Analysis

Customer Orientation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping business strategy and driving growth? We are seeking a Strategy Specialist to support the development of portfolio strategies, assess market and competitive dynamics, and provide insights that inform critical business decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to Schneider Electric's long-term growth and success.

In This Role, You Will

• Support the development of strategic plans through analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and business performance.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to support execution and track progress.
• Translate complex data and research into actionable insights and recommendations that inform decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance and operational effectiveness in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses to uncover growth opportunities and emerging risks.

What Skills Will You Need to Be Successful in This Role?

• Market Analyses: Evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry developments to identify strategic opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: Structure complex problems and develop insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Resilience: Navigate ambiguity and adapt effectively in a fast-changed business environment.
• Influencing Skills: Build alignment and credibility across stakeholders through data-driven recommendations.
• Data Visualization: Present findings clearly through compelling analyses and executive-ready communications.
• Competitive Analysis: Assess competitor positioning, capabilities, and market actions to inform strategy.
• Customer Orientation: Incorporate customer needs and market insights into strategic recommendations.
• Project Management: Coordinate workstreams, manage priorities, and support cross-functional initiatives to successful completion.

What Qualifications Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, business analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term thinking and practical execution.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools.

Bring your strategic expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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