Senior Principal, AI Product Manager

Role Overview Schneider Electric’s AI Hub within Schneider Digital is advancing how artificial intelligence is incorporated into digital products that solve real customer challenges across energy, sustainability, and industrial automation. In this role, you will lead the development of customer-facing AI capabilities from idea through delivery and operation. You will work across business teams, customers, AI specialists, and product engineering teams to identify high-value opportunities, translate them into product direction, and bring new AI capabilities to life. This is a hands-on product leadership role focused on owning a select group of AI capabilities rather than managing a broad product portfolio. You will have end-to-end accountability for turning ideas into solutions that create meaningful customer and business value. Key Responsibilities Identify high-value opportunities to apply AI to customer challenges through design thinking and collaboration with global business stakeholders and customers. Own AI capabilities from ideation and prioritization through development, delivery, and operation. Define product direction, priorities, roadmaps, and user experience for the AI capabilities you own. Evaluate customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive positioning to identify opportunities for new or enhanced AI capabilities. Partner with Schneider Electric Lines of Business, customers, AI solution teams, and product engineering teams to translate opportunities into deliverable solutions. Build and work closely with cross-functional Agile squads to deliver AI capabilities through iterative development. Represent the voice of the customer throughout product development and prioritization. Support the successful launch and adoption of AI capabilities in partnership with relevant business teams. Collaborate with partners, system integrators, technology providers, and other participants within the broader technology ecosystem. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 12–15 years of experience in a complex software product development environment. Product management experience with commercial digital or software products, including cloud and/or SaaS environments. End-to-end product management experience from concept through delivery and launch. Experience delivering AI-enabled products or capabilities. Knowledge of Generative AI and agentic AI architectures. Strategic product acumen and demonstrated ability to develop successful product strategies in complex business environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with senior executive audiences. Experience delivering products with global teams in a matrixed environment. Experience working with Agile development approaches such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience in equipment, electronics, or other engineering-driven manufacturing environments. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a technical field and/or Business Administration. Education or additional background in data science or machine learning. Prior technical experience in AI and/or software development. Experience in one or more of the following domains: Power management Building management Sustainability Industrial automation Experience with customer-facing digital or connected products in an industrial environment. Experience using modern AI capabilities and tools as part of day-to-day product management work. Technical Skills Generative AI Agentic AI architectures Cloud and SaaS product environments AI-enabled product development Agile product development, including Scrum and/or Kanban Data science and machine learning knowledge is an asset Location To be eligible for this role candidates MUST be local to the listed location. We will not be considering remote candidates. 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 168,800 - USD 253,200 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 (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date). 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Role Overview Schneider Electric’s AI Hub within Schneider Digital is advancing how artificial intelligence is incorporated into digital products that solve real customer challenges across energy, sustainability, and industrial automation. In this role, you will lead the development of customer-facing AI capabilities from idea through delivery and operation. You will work across business teams, customers, AI specialists, and product engineering teams to identify high-value opportunities, translate them into product direction, and bring new AI capabilities to life. This is a hands-on product leadership role focused on owning a select group of AI capabilities rather than managing a broad product portfolio. You will have end-to-end accountability for turning ideas into solutions that create meaningful customer and business value. Key Responsibilities Identify high-value opportunities to apply AI to customer challenges through design thinking and collaboration with global business stakeholders and customers. Own AI capabilities from ideation and prioritization through development, delivery, and operation. Define product direction, priorities, roadmaps, and user experience for the AI capabilities you own. Evaluate customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive positioning to identify opportunities for new or enhanced AI capabilities. Partner with Schneider Electric Lines of Business, customers, AI solution teams, and product engineering teams to translate opportunities into deliverable solutions. Build and work closely with cross-functional Agile squads to deliver AI capabilities through iterative development. Represent the voice of the customer throughout product development and prioritization. Support the successful launch and adoption of AI capabilities in partnership with relevant business teams. Collaborate with partners, system integrators, technology providers, and other participants within the broader technology ecosystem.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 12–15 years of experience in a complex software product development environment. Product management experience with commercial digital or software products, including cloud and/or SaaS environments. End-to-end product management experience from concept through delivery and launch. Experience delivering AI-enabled products or capabilities. Knowledge of Generative AI and agentic AI architectures. Strategic product acumen and demonstrated ability to develop successful product strategies in complex business environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with senior executive audiences. Experience delivering products with global teams in a matrixed environment. Experience working with Agile development approaches such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience in equipment, electronics, or other engineering-driven manufacturing environments. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a technical field and/or Business Administration. Education or additional background in data science or machine learning. Prior technical experience in AI and/or software development. Experience in one or more of the following domains: Power management Building management Sustainability Industrial automation Experience with customer-facing digital or connected products in an industrial environment. Experience using modern AI capabilities and tools as part of day-to-day product management work. Technical Skills Generative AI Agentic AI architectures Cloud and SaaS product environments AI-enabled product development Agile product development, including Scrum and/or Kanban Data science and machine learning knowledge is an asset Location To be eligible for this role candidates MUST be local to the listed location. We will not be considering remote candidates.