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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Transformation Program Lead

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in power electronics or related product development.
  • At least 2–3 years of experience in UPS or high-power system development.
  • Experience in R&D team leadership or project/program management.
  • Experience with complex cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong expertise in power electronics or power conversion systems.
  • Knowledge of system-level design and development processes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to drive execution and resolve ambiguity.
  • Structured problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile, waterfall, or hybrid development methodologies.
  • Experience with risk management and mitigation planning.
  • Strong English communication skills are mandatory.
  • High proficiency with AI tools and digital productivity solutions.
  • Ability to perform data-driven analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end UPS system development, including scope definition, backlog management, and execution strategy.
  • Manage schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
  • Ensure alignment with Offer Management targets for cost, quality, and timeline.
  • Drive system performance optimization, reliability, and qualification.
  • Collaborate with system architects, power electronics experts, and Industrialization, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Support the product lifecycle from requirements through design, validation, industrialization, and field feedback.
  • Own and drive R&D internal strategy programs, including efficiency improvement initiatives, development methodology evolution, cross-team capability building, and digital or AI transformation initiatives.
  • Define and manage program roadmaps and objectives, milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators, and align cross-team execution.
  • Act as a bridge across R&D functions, including R&D managers, system architects, R&D leads, and global stakeholders.
  • Drive execution discipline and follow-through so strategy translates into measurable outcomes.
  • Identify, align, and actively manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Influence without authority across a matrix organization.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting on program status, key risks and mitigation actions, and strategic insights and recommendations.
  • Drive transparent and structured communication across teams and leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in multinational environments or global programs.
  • Overseas education or international exposure.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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