Schneider Electric

Program Manager - Hardware Development

Schneider Electric$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years in project/program management within software, hardware, or mixed technology
  • Ability to coordinate across cross-functional and multi-site teams
  • Experience in Agile environments and scaled frameworks like SAFe
  • Strong risk identification and change management skills
  • Understanding of business constraints and alignment with portfolio strategy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of product offerings and roadmap initiatives for Intelligent Devices and OEM solutions
  • Coordinate objectives and priorities among Product Management, R&D, and stakeholders
  • Establish governance and communication structures to support program execution
  • Track and report on delivery metrics, including timelines and quality
  • Support efficiency improvements using Agile and SAFe practices
  • Integrate customer needs and quality through the delivery process
  • Identify risks and support informed decision-making across initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects within a global organization
  • Supportive work culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and personal development
  • Flexibility in work arrangements to adapt to team and project needs
  • Potential exposure to cutting-edge industrial and technological environments
Full Job Description
Join us as an R&D Program Manager within the Digital Buildings organization at Schneider Electric. In this role, you will work at the intersection of portfolio strategy and execution, supporting the delivery of product offerings and roadmap initiatives across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

In this role, you will support the execution of multiple initiatives within a defined program scope, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery across teams.

What you'll be doing
  • Lead the delivery of product offerings and roadmap initiatives related to Intelligent Devices, OEM solutions, and Small & Mid-size Buildings
  • Coordinate objectives, priorities, and dependencies across teams such as Product Management, R&D, Industrialization, and other stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain governance structures, operating rhythms, and communication practices to support program execution
  • Track and report on key delivery metrics, including timelines, quality, flow, and delivery velocity
  • Support efficiency improvements across offer creation and lifecycle activities through Agile and SAFe-based practices
  • Ensure customer needs and quality considerations are integrated throughout the delivery process
  • Contribute to a continuous improvement mindset within a scaled Agile environment
  • Manage portfolio planning cycles and maintain program backlogs
  • Identify and monitor risks, dependencies, and critical paths, and support informed business decision-making
  • Support alignment across teams to meet delivery commitments, without direct people management responsibility

What you'll bring

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Solid experience in project and/or program management (typically around 5+ years) within software, hardware, or mixed technology environments
  • Proven ability to coordinate work across cross-functional and multi-site teams, with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Demonstrated experience working in Agile environments (including SAFe or similar scaled frameworks) to support product or initiative delivery
  • Strong capability to identify risks, manage change, and support execution across several initiatives in parallel
  • A good understanding of business constraints and priorities, with the ability to align delivery activities with portfolio and offer strategy
  • Clear, structured written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration with international teams and partners

You might also have
  • Experience working specifically in scaled Agile roles such as Program Management, Scaled Scrum Master, or portfolio-level coordination
  • Exposure to complex industrial, R&D, or product development environments (e.g., hardware-enabled products, systems, or platforms)
  • Experience supporting multiple product launches or long-term roadmaps rather than single, standalone projects
  • Familiarity with portfolio planning cycles, backlog management at program level, or PMO-type structures
  • Agile or project management certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, PMP or equivalent), considered an asset but not required


We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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