Project Manager

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.

About The NAM ZBB Program

North America Operations is launching a zero-based review of how we organize and what we spend. Rather than adjusting last year’s budget up or down, zero-based budgeting methodology rebuilds the cost base from the work that actually needs to be done. The program covers two areas: organization (who does what work, and how much capacity we need) and spend (what we buy, and why). The first wave covers project execution and strategy roles across our Business Units, along with non-headcount spend in selected cost centers, and builds on a successful pilot in another Schneider Electric region.

The program is run by a small dedicated team – a Program lead, a Finance lead and an HR lead – working alongside an external consulting partner for the initial projects and to build the capabilities. The team reports to a Steering Committee that includes NAM Senior management.

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 elevate 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

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 142,400 - USD 213,600 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.

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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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