Technical Team Leader - Power SystemsLocation: Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; or Raleigh, NC.Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced
Technical Team Leader to join the NAM Power Systems Execution Team. This role leads a team of Technical Leaders and drives consistent, high-quality technical execution across complex Power Systems projects, programs, and portfolios.
The Technical Team Leader provides oversight of technical scope, risk management, design quality, change control, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, Sales, Solution Architects, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
What will you do?Leadership & Team Development- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Leaders.
- Establish standards for technical execution, customer engagement, and issue resolution.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Technical Execution & Governance- Ensure projects meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Oversee technical scope management, risk identification, and change control.
- Monitor technical performance, design quality, and issue resolution across projects.
- Drive consistency in execution practices and technical deliverables.
Project & Customer Support- Partner with Project Managers to align technical execution with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Provide leadership on high-risk, high-complexity projects.
- Resolve escalated technical issues and support customer-facing discussions.
- Coordinate across multiple business units, engineering teams, and geographies.
Process Improvement- Standardize technical execution practices and best practices.
- Lead initiatives focused on value engineering, lessons learned, and execution excellence.
- Identify recurring issues and implement process, training, or governance improvements.
What qualifications will make you successful?Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience supporting large, complex projects.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical professionals.
- Strong background in technical scope management, risk management, change control, and customer engagement.
- Experience with power systems equipment, including LV/MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), E-Houses, and substation equipment.
Technical Skills- Strong knowledge of power systems engineering and electrical distribution equipment.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.
- Experience with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of engineering coordination, design reviews, and document control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
Leadership Skills- Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to execution excellence.
Travel- Up to 30% travel required.
- Schedule may vary based on project and customer requirements.
Key Attributes- Results-driven and highly organized.
- Comfortable operating in complex, dynamic environments.
- Strong collaborator with the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Passionate about developing people and improving technical execution.
What's in it for me?- Lead high-impact projects that directly influence customer satisfaction and business success
- Develop and mentor engineering teams across multiple technical disciplines
- Shape technical strategy while driving operational excellence and profitability
- Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Bring your technical leadership expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply today!
