Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of experience in program management, transformation, PMO leadership, or management consulting.
Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide or cross-functional transformation programs.
Experience managing external consulting partners and milestone-based deliverables.
Strong knowledge of program governance, decision management, and executive reporting.
Experience in cost transformation or productivity programs is a strong plus.
Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI and program-management platforms is a plus.
Responsibilities
Own overall program governance and management system, including Steering Committees and executive forums.
Develop and communicate integrated program roadmaps, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
Lead data collection efforts and activity assessments with external consulting teams.
Manage Statements of Work (SOWs) and phase-gate reviews as the primary program lead.
Secure executive sponsorship and monitor progress from ideation to execution.
Facilitate alignment with Business SVPs and Finance partners for initiative readiness.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and value realization.
Track program performance and ensure transparency and accountability in delivery.
Benefits
Lead high-impact projects with visibility across the organization.
Collaborate with talented teams in a culture that values innovation.
Access professional development opportunities and career growth pathways.
Enjoy flexible work options that support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Project Manager, preferably in Nashville, to join a high-visibility cost-transformation program. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to orchestrate a complex portfolio from idea through execution.
Role Overview
You will be the program integrator and single point of accountability to the Steering Committee. You will own the program cadence, partner interfaces and system of management-moving every initiative from idea to commitment and execution.
Responsibilities
Own the overall program governance, operating cadence, and management system, including Steering Committees, workshops, and executive decision forums.
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program roadmaps, milestones, interdependencies, risks, and mitigation plans in close connection to Finance and HR
Lead enterprise-wide data collection efforts and activity assessments in partnership with external consulting teams.
Serve as the primary Schneider Electric program lead for the selected consulting firm, managing Statements of Work (SOWs), phase-gate reviews, deliverable acceptance, and financial milestones.
Partner with senior business leaders to secure executive sponsorship, accountability, and decision timelines for strategic initiatives; monitor progress from ideation through execution.
Drive initiative readiness for business and finance review, facilitating alignment with Business SVPs and Finance partners while proactively escalating decision bottlenecks and risks.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, HR, Business Units, and external consulting partners to ensure successful program execution and value realization.
Track program performance, key decisions, action items, and execution outcomes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely delivery of objectives.
Skills and Competencies
Strong program leadership and integration skills across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Executive presence and the ability to run effective senior-level decision forums.
Proven ability to influence without authority and establish accountability across a matrix organization.
Excellent planning, prioritization, dependency and risk-management capabilities.
Strong vendor-management skills, including scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria and commercial milestones.
Ability to translate complex program information into clear, executive-ready messages.
Comfortable leading through ambiguity, creating structure and working at pace.
Persistent, pragmatic, and results-oriented, with the judgment to escalate at the right time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
At least [8+] years of experience in program management, transformation, PMO leadership or management consulting.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide or cross-functional transformation programs.
Experience managing external consulting partners, statements of work and milestone-based deliverables.
Strong knowledge of program governance, decision management, risk management and executive reporting.
Experience in cost transformation, productivity programs or zero-based budgeting is a strong plus.
Experience in a matrixed multinational manufacturing or industrial organization preferred.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills; experience with Power BI and program-management platforms is a plus.
What's in it for me?
Lead high-impact projects with visibility across the organization
Work with talented, collaborative teams in a culture that values innovation
Access to professional development opportunities and career growth pathways
Flexible work options that support work-life balance
Bring your project expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply today!
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.
