Quality Assurance Program Lead

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $114,400 - $171,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.OverviewSchneider Electric is seeking an experienced Principal QA Engineer / Software QA Lead (Individual Contributor) (officially titled Expert, Process Quality Lead) to help shape how testing and quality processes operate across a high-impact digital transformation program.In this role, you won’t be executing tests; instead, you’ll focus on making testing work better at scale. You’ll bring structure, clarity, and consistency to how teams plan, coordinate, and improve testing across complex environments.This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role where you’ll partner with both business and technology teams to streamline testing cycles, strengthen documentation and governance, and drive continuous improvement in quality outcomes.If you enjoy stepping back to see the bigger picture, identifying opportunities to improve how things work, and influencing teams to operate more effectively, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact without managing people or doing hands-on testing.What You’ll DoCoordinate end-to-end testing cycles across cross-functional business and technical teamsDefine test scenarios and coverage approach, guiding manual vs. automated testing strategy (no direct execution)Drive testing campaign planning, visibility, and alignment across teamsTrack, analyze, and report on key testing KPIs (coverage, execution progress, defect trends, leakage)Identify inefficiencies and improve testing cycle speed, quality, and operational effectivenessEstablish and enhance testing governance frameworks and operating modelsImprove documentation quality, traceability, and audit readiness across testing and change processesStandardize testing workflows and process consistency across multiple teamsAnalyze defects, metrics, and process gaps to drive continuous improvementAct as a central coordination point between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and release managementWhat We’re Looking For10+ years of experience in software QA, testing strategy, or quality process rolesStrong background in test coordination, QA governance, or large-scale testing programsDeep understanding of end-to-end testing lifecycles (functional, integration, UAT)Experience improving testing processes, operating models, and efficiency at scaleFamiliarity with test automation strategies and frameworks (guidance required; no hands-on coding expected)Experience with documentation standards, traceability, and audit-ready processesProven ability to analyze KPIs, defects, and process gaps to drive improvementsStrong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsPreferredExperience working in large-scale transformation programs or complex system environmentsExposure to governance models, release processes, or enterprise QA frameworksExperience working across distributed or global teamsExperience with Tricentis ToscaPLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO APPLYING:This role is required to be onsite in Franklin, TN. We have a hybrid 2 days a week in the office policy. We are unable to consider remote candidates or other locations. We are unable to consider any contractors or consultants. We are only hiring for direct hire employees. We are not currently considering candidates who will require any immigration assistance now or in the future. Must be eligible to work in the US on a permanent basis. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.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.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter hereSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.