Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Technical Productivity Program Manager

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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What do you get to do in this position?

The Technical Productivity Program Manager is a Supply Chain Deployment leader responsible to develop, sell and execute cost reduction and strategic supply projects in a cross-functional environment aligned to the North America region strategy. Initiatives include transfer of suppliers, & quality & value engineering changes. This position is also co-responsible to build and support a solid pipeline of projects through new ideas development, as well as, to coach, disrupt and lead the cross functional organization in the project management best practices. Lead Innovation workshops, competitors comparison exercises, collaboration with Line of Business, resources and budget management. Create ideas thru a strong knowledge cost structure, electro mechanical technologies, raw materials (ferrous, no ferrous and resins) and electronic components.

• Development of solid business cases to mature productivity ideas and convert them into projects.
• Drive and ensure project timelines, deliverables, budget, quality, critical activities and other important KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are within expectations and forecast.
• Establish relations with key stakeholders and lead executive presentations with senior leadership and business unit teams
• Work alongside the Engineering, Quality, Finance, Suppliers, Industrialization, Sourcing, Purchasing, Business Unit Partners and Manufacturing departments to drive and ensure the project deadlines are met.
• Perform risk management to identify and minimize issues in project execution, leading discussions and tracking of action plans with proper individuals.
• Lead productivity workshops to increase pipeline of new ideas and business cases for future projects opening
• Executive presentations for top management.
• Align efforts and results to meet and exceed the technical productivity goals.
• Build and lead a high performance team .

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
• Bilingual in English/Spanish - business proficient (written and oral)
• +5 years proven experience working in Program Management.
• Previous experience working in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or Supply Chain areas
• Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, able to achieve results via Influence and great communications skills
• Seeks solutions beyond his/her own frame of reference
• Availability to travel Internationally (Valid Passport and USA Visa)

• Experience working in electric or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Interpretation of engineering specs, drawings, BOM (Bill of Material), cost modeling, inventory volumes
• PMP Training/Certification
• Master's in Business Administration
• Experience implementing and leading Agile (Scrum Master methodology)
• Scrum Master Certification
• Experience handling ambiguity and multiple conflicts to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment