Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Implementation lead

(France, UK, US)

About our Company

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~€38 billion in FY2024, our 164, 000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.

At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.

We are a purpose-driven company helping organizations accelerate their sustainability transformation. Our software empowers businesses to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social impact.

As we grow, we're looking for a passionate Software Implementation Lead to drive our implementation services function, ensuring world-class delivery of our sustainability software solutions across enterprise clients.

What will you do? As a key leader in our energy & sustainability software team, you will:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the global implementation strategy for our SaaS portfolio, aligning with business goals and customer success outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence across implementation processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Champion a customer-centric culture focused on value realization, adoption, and long-term success.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks across multiple concurrent client engagements.

• Act as the primary escalation point for implementation-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Sales to ensure seamless project execution.

Team Leadership & Enablement

• Lead and mentor a team of implementation consultants and project managers.

• Drive team performance through coaching, goal setting, and continuous feedback.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of new team members.

Customer Engagement & Delivery Excellence

• Oversee the successful delivery of complex, multi-site implementations for global clients.

• Ensure consistent project governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor KPIs such as time-to-value, customer satisfaction, and implementation efficiency.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• 12+ years of experience in software implementation, professional services, or enterprise consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in scaling implementation teams and delivering enterprise SaaS solutions globally.
• Strong understanding of sustainability, ESG, or EHS domains is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project portfolio management, delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), and enterprise systems.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a passion for customer success.

Why join us?

• Lead a global function at the intersection of technology and sustainability.
• Shape the delivery strategy of a fast-growing, mission-driven software business.
• Collaborate with passionate teams across product, engineering, and sustainability.
• Enjoy opportunities for impact, innovation, and career growth in a purpose-led organization.

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management - Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.

In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures LIFE IS ON

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.