Technical Team Leader, Power Systems

Technical Team Leader - Power Systems Location: Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; or Raleigh, NC.
Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to join the NAM Power Systems Execution Team.

This role leads a team of Technical Leaders and drives consistent, high-quality technical execution across complex Power Systems projects, programs, and portfolios.

The Technical Team Leader provides oversight of technical scope, risk management, design quality, change control, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination.

This individual will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, Sales, Solution Architects, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
What will you do?Leadership & Team Development


* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Leaders.


* Establish standards for technical execution, customer engagement, and issue resolution.


* Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building.


* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Technical Execution & Governance


* Ensure projects meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.


* Oversee technical scope management, risk identification, and change control.


* Monitor technical performance, design quality, and issue resolution across projects.


* Drive consistency in execution practices and technical deliverables.

Project & Customer Support


* Partner with Project Managers to align technical execution with project scope, schedule, and budget.


* Provide leadership on high-risk, high-complexity projects.


* Resolve escalated technical issues and support customer-facing discussions.


* Coordinate across multiple business units, engineering teams, and geographies.

Process Improvement


* Standardize technical execution practices and best practices.


* Lead initiatives focused on value engineering, lessons learned, and execution excellence.


* Identify recurring issues and implement process, training, or governance improvements.

What qualifications will make you successful?Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.


* 15+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience supporting large, complex projects.


* Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical professionals.


* Strong background in technical scope management, risk management, change control, and customer engagement.


* Experience with power systems equipment, including LV/MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), E-Houses, and substation equipment.

Technical Skills


* Strong knowledge of power systems engineering and electrical distribution equipment.


* Ability to interpret technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.


* Experience with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshootin...