Project Manager, Innovation Technology Portfolio

Schneider Electric•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Innovation Technology Portfolio to join our Data Center of the Future team within the Office of the CTO. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of emerging technology initiatives shaping the future of AI-driven data centers. You will guide innovation initiatives from concept and evaluation through development and delivery, helping translate customer and business needs into prioritized opportunities. Working across global, cross-functional teams, you will provide the structure, visibility, and leadership needed to advance promising technologies and enable informed investment decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3+ years demonstrated experience managing complex technology projects or portfolios from concept through execution.
4+ yrs experience working within software, firmware, hardware, engineering, or R&D environments.
Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, Agile methodologies, project planning, risk management, and performance measurement.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional, global teams without direct authority.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate customer and business needs into clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
Excellent executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Jira or similar project/portfolio management tools.
Fluent English required; ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Data center technology experience is preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, SAFe, or comparable project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of innovation technology initiatives across the Data Center of the Future team and broader Secure Power and Energy Management organizations.
Establish portfolio governance, plans, milestones, dependencies, and decision criteria to support successful execution.
Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps, dashboards, performance metrics, and executive-level reporting.
Prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, customer value, innovation potential, investment, capacity, risk, and expected business outcomes.
Identify and manage portfolio-level risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
Provide clear insights, recommendations, and tradeoffs to enable timely leadership decisions.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, business leaders, customers, partners, and external stakeholders.
Apply Agile and traditional project management practices appropriate to innovation and technology development.