Strategy Leader, Energy Transition

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $170,000 - $250,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for a Strategy Leader for Energy Transition.

YouYou will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work” and by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work”, by Ethisphere as “one of the World's Most Ethical Companies”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”, and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

Mission

The Strategy Leader for Energy Transition is a catalyst for long-term growth and transformation—responsible for defining the strategic direction, innovation roadmap, and portfolio evolution across emerging energy systems and electrification markets. This role shapes how the organization competes and wins as energy systems rapidly evolve toward decentralization, digitization, decarbonization, and electrification. You will play a central role in positioning the company at the forefront of the energy transition by anticipating and shaping power distribution, circuit protection and controls solutions for new energy sources, grid-edge generation, new electrical loads, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and semiconductor-driven applications.

Success in this role directly accelerates profitable growth, strengthens relevance in next-generation energy ecosystems, and elevates strategic partnerships across utilities, OEMs, developers, and technology leaders. The Strategy Leader, Energy Transition will also play a critical role in shaping how emerging energy assets—including distributed generation, grid-interactive loads, and next-generation nuclear technologies—interconnect, operate, and transact within evolving power systems. This role ensures the portfolio is designed not only for technical excellence, but also for scalable, repeatable, and commercialized deployment across regulated and deregulated markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market, Technology & Ecosystem Insight

   • Conduct deep market, regulatory, policy, and competitive analyses across global energy transition segments, including distributed energy, EV infrastructure, power generation, industrial electrification, and advanced power electronics.
   • Engage directly with contractors, renewable developers, EV charging operators, grid operators, semiconductor manufacturers, OEMs, and regulatory stakeholders.
   • Track and interpret emerging trends such as grid modernization, electrified transportation, load growth from AI and semiconductor manufacturing, and regional energy transition policies.
   • Translate insights into actionable strategies that inform portfolio direction, investment priorities, and growth initiatives.
   • Conduct market sizing including Potential Addressable Market, Competitive Deep Dives, Profit Pool

2. Portfolio & Innovation Strategy

   • Define segment-specific architectures, applications, and differentiated value propositions for:
     • New energy sources (renewables, storage, hybrid systems, microgrids)
     • New electrical loads (EV charging, electrified industrial processes, semiconductor fabs, data-intensive facilities)
     • Power generation and grid-connected/behind-the-meter systems
     • FMPS based architectures
   • Reimagine the innovation roadmap to address:
     • High-power and high-efficiency conversion
     • Power quality, resiliency, and grid-interactive solutions
     • Power electronics and semiconductor-based technologies (SiC, GaN)
     • Digital energy management, forecasting, and optimization platforms
   • Drive alignment across platforms, solutions, and regions to ensure a cohesive energy transition strategy.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment

   • Partner with Engineering, Innovation, Product Management, Commercial, Segment, and Regional leaders to align strategy from concept to commercialization.
   • Mobilize cross-divisional teams to unlock synergies across generation, distribution, charging, storage, and digital solutions.
   • Champion collaboration across regions, strategic accounts, and innovation hubs in a matrixed, multinational environment.
   • Act as a strategic integrator connecting technology roadmaps, customer needs, and corporate priorities.

4. Commercial & Go-to-Market Strategy

   • Evaluate and optimize GTM models for energy transition markets, including utilities, EPCs, developers, OEMs, EV infrastructure providers, and global enterprise customers.
   • Conduct market sizing, business case development, and competitive benchmarking across emerging segments.
   • Assess standards, codes, and policy frameworks (e.g., IEEE, IEC, UL, grid interconnection standards, EV charging standards).
   • Translate strategic insights into targeted commercial strategies that enable differentiated and accelerated market penetration.

5. Strategic Growth, Partnerships & M&A

   • Identify and develop strategic partnerships and alliance opportunities across the energy transition ecosystem, including:
     • Renewable generation and storage technologies
     • EV charging networks and power electronics suppliers
     • Semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystems
     • Digital energy and grid-edge platforms
   • Support M&A scouting, synergy assessment, and investment case development for emerging growth adjacencies.
   • Facilitate leadership decision-making on build-buy-partner trade-offs.

6. Corporate Strategy & Executive Engagement

   • Contribute to enterprise-level strategy initiatives related to electrification, decarbonization, grid resilience, and digital energy systems.
   • Support executive leadership and Board-level discussions with clear strategy narratives, growth scenarios, and technology perspectives.
   • Represent the energy transition strategy internally and externally with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across strategy, product management, engineering, innovation, or product marketing within energy, power, electrification, or industrial technology domains.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).

• Deep understanding of:

  • Power generation, distribution, and grid-interface technologies
  • EV charging infrastructures and standards
  • High-power electrical systems and power electronics
  • Semiconductor-based technologies and advanced materials

• Experience with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, energy developers, EV ecosystem players, or semiconductor manufacturers.

• Strong understanding of regulatory, standards, and policy considerations impacting energy transition markets.

• Demonstrated ability to influence globally across regions (North America and beyond).

• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations.

• Proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, evolving markets.

Profile

Strategic & Innovation Mindset

• Forward-looking strategist with the ability to anticipate disruptions in energy systems, power electronics, and electrified infrastructure.

• Strong technology and product strategy background with a passion for energy transition and electrification.

Leadership & Influence

• Proven ability to lead without authority in complex, global, matrixed organizations.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Energy transition market analysis and ecosystem strategy

• Portfolio and innovation roadmap development

• Power generation, distribution, and power electronics architectures

• New load applications (EV charging, semiconductor fabs, electrified industry)

• Cross-functional leadership and change management

• GTM strategy and business model development

• Executive-level storytelling and strategic communication

Travel: ~20%

Work Style: Hybrid

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