Technical Team Leader, Power Systems

Technical Team Leader – Power Systems Location: 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!

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