Technical Program Leader - Digital Power Training

Technical Program Lead - System Commissioning Specialists Training

Business Unit - Digital Power Operations

Location - Franklin, TN with travel potential of 10-20% but would consider candidates in one of our HUB locations if they can commute a few weeks every month.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Lead to manage, coordinate and organize the hiring, classroom training, and on the job training for a new role in Schneider Electric called the System Commissioning Specialist.

This role is critical to ensuring that our commissioning teams are properly onboarded, trained, and deployed to the field teams efficiently to meet headcount growth in our proximity and web giant business.

The position will have up to 5 direct reports on a temporary basis (newly hired System Commissioning Specialists) and will be responsible for interviewing, onboarding, coordinating training and team building
for them.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working in the field with customers as well as a technical background in electrical, power, industrial automation or similar fields.

Key Responsibilities:

Hiring & Workforce Training


* Develop and execute hiring strategies to recruit skilled System Commissioning Specialists.

This could include recruiting from Technical Colleges and trade schools.


* Collaborate with HR and Engineering Leaders, create screening criteria, and new onboarding processes.


* Align with recruiters for staffing needs based on headcount growth needs by region / program.


* Manage onboarding activities for new hires including coordination of assets/equipment, I-9 verification, etc.

Training Program Development & Management


* Implement and coordinate a structured training program in collaboration with our Center of Excellence team.

Will help contribute on technical curriculum, safety, and soft skills development.


* Coordinate all training activities and partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to schedule training classes, including hands-on labs, e-learning, and on the job training opportunities with active projects in the field.


* Ensure training aligns with industry standards, company policies, and safety regulations.


* Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance tracking.


* Coordination of smooth transition to field manager upon successful completion of training program including managerial transfer within internal systems.

Process Improvement & Compliance


* Continuously evaluate and improve hiring, training, and scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


* Ensure all training materials and procedures comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and HR/company policies.


* Implement best practices for tracking certifications, skill development, and workforce readiness.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting


* Work closely with field operations Leaders, HR, and SME's to align training and workfor...