Program Manager

Schneider Electric is looking for Program Manager for the Ohio and Tennesse team.

This position plays a critical leadership role within the Project Management organization. This position is typically held by an individual with 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager and 10-12 years of total industry experience. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Project Managers and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within a designated portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Oversight

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain net zero gross margin variance across the assigned project portfolio.
  • Ensure all projects meet working capital goals and comply with CPP.B and ISO standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Interview, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate Project Managers.
  • Set and manage performance and development goals for team members.
  • Support career path planning and contribute to departmental growth.

Project Risk & Escalation Management

• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and mitigate risks related to budget, schedule, and customer or subcontractor issues.
  • Assist in conflict resolution and escalation handling.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend project meetings and conduct customer visits to maintain strong relationships and high-level engagement.

Operational Support

• Assist the Operations Manager with resource coordination, budgeting, training, and manpower forecasting.
  • Support forecasting for equipment, materials, personnel, revenue, and job costs across all project phases.
  • Manage revenue, expenses, and cash flow for all projects within the team.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all projects maintain a 100% safe work record and enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

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Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager.
  • 10-12 years of total industry experience.
  • Proven leadership and team development skills.
  • Strong financial and operational acumen.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies and compliance standards.
• Must be willing to travel 1-2 times a month (Columbus, Cincinnati and Nashville)

**This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

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Client-provided location(s): Columbus, OH, Nashville, TN, Cincinnati, OH

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/111184?lang=en-us

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-06T18:58:52