Talent Acceleration Program Manager

We are seeking a Talent Acceleration Program Manager to lead and evolve key talent acceleration programs across North America. This role sits within Talent Management and is responsible for the end-to-end program ownership of strategic acceleration experiences that strengthen leadership readiness, accelerate high-potential talent, and build stronger succession pipelines. The ideal candidate understands that talent acceleration programs are not standalone activities. They are strategic levers used to increase readiness for future roles, strengthen leadership pipelines, support succession planning, and connect talent investments to business and workforce needs. This role is hybrid, open to our US Hub locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic talent acceleration programs Own program governance, communications, participant experience, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement. Ensure each program is scalable, well-run, and directly connected to talent management priorities, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.

• Connect acceleration programs to Talent Management strategy Partner with Talent Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to understand current and future talent needs. Translate talent review insights, succession gaps, leadership capability needs, and workforce priorities into targeted acceleration experiences. Ensure acceleration programs support readiness for critical roles, stronger succession slates, and development of high-potential talent.

• Accelerate high-potential and strategic talent Partner with talent leaders to identify, select, and support participants for acceleration programs. Design meaningful development pathways that increase readiness, exposure, sponsorship, and business impact. Use talent insights to inform participant selection, program investments, and development actions.

• Influence and enable stakeholders Build strong partnerships with HR, business leaders, program sponsors, Global Talent Management team, Leadership Academy, and other talent stakeholders. Equip stakeholders with clear communications, simple tools, and program insights that help them sponsor, nominate, develop, and follow up with participants. Serve as a trusted advisor on talent acceleration, leadership readiness, and high-potential development.

• Measure impact and improve outcomes Track program effectiveness through participation, engagement, readiness movement, succession impact, participant outcomes, and business feedback. Provide executive-ready insights and recommendations to improve program design, participant experience, and talent outcomes. Use data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to increase scalability, improve visibility, and simplify program management.

What qualifications will make you successful?

Required experience

• Experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, HR Business Partnership, or related HR roles.

• Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.

• Strong understanding of succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and high-potential talent acceleration.

• Experience working with senior leaders, HR teams, and business stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.

• Strong program management, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Comfort using data, insights, digital tools, and AI-enabled approaches to improve program effectiveness and scalability.

Preferred experience

• Talent Management

• Succession Planning

• High-potential development

• Leadership acceleration

• Strategic Workforce Planning

• Leadership Development

• Mentoring programs

• Executive or senior leader stakeholder management

• Skills-based talent practice

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. 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.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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