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About the Role Artificial Intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities, business models, and competitive dynamics across industries. Schneider Electric is seeking an AI Innovation Strategist to help the company stay ahead of these shifts by identifying, assessing, and interpreting emerging AI technologies before they become mainstream. As a senior individual contributor within the Strategy & Innovation organization, you will act as an early signal detector for the business, translating developments across the AI ecosystem into actionable strategic insights. You will engage with cutting‑edge research, startups, technical communities, and industry experts to understand where AI is headed, what technologies matter most, and how emerging innovations could impact Schneider Electric. This role is ideal for a technically credible AI practitioner who combines deep hands‑on expertise with intellectual curiosity, strong external networks, and the ability to connect technology trends to business strategy. Your impact will come through the quality of your insights, the strength of your network, your technical judgment, and the ability to influence strategic thinking across the organization. Role Responsibilities Track AI models, tools, paradigms, startups and research directions. Engage through conferences, workshops, technical communities and informal networks. Distinguish genuine shifts from hype. Build and leverage external networks: develop relationships across AI labs, startups, open‑source communities and industry experts. Gather insights beyond public announcements. Represent Schneider Electric in the broader AI ecosystem. Rapidly assess new technologies, products and startup claims through hands‑on experimentation. Produce clear opinions on what works, what does not, and why. Work closely with Strategy & Innovation leaders to develop positions on emerging AI topics. Analyze competitor announcements and implications for Schneider Electric. Share insights through concise briefings, demos and strategic memos. Maintain a living view of technologies to watch, evaluate, adopt or avoid. Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. Typically 5+ years of technical experience in AI, ideally as a Research Engineer, Applied Scientist, ML Engineer, or similar role in a startup, technology company, or research lab. Strong hands‑on experience with modern AI technologies and ecosystems; ability to rapidly prototype, test and compare emerging approaches. Ability to understand research literature and engage credibly with technical experts. Technical depth sufficient to independently validate claims and challenge vendors. Existing involvement in the AI ecosystem through conferences, open‑source communities, research collaborations or professional networks. Deep curiosity about technology and its strategic implications. Strong external orientation and network‑building capabilities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Capacity for strategic analysis and synthesis, translating complex topics into meaningful recommendations. Independent judgment and ability to form evidence‑based opinions. Comfortable operating with ambiguity and incomplete information. Senior individual contributor. Impact comes from technical credibility, quality of insights, strength of network and strategic influence. Full‑time Pay range: USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. 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. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. 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. Schneider 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. We can find out more about our Trust Charter here. This position will be posted until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Micro1