AI Innovation Strategist

About the Role
Artificial Intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities, business models, and competitive dynamics across industries.

Schneider Electric is seeking an AI Innovation Strategist to help the company stay ahead of these shifts by identifying, assessing, and interpreting emerging AI technologies before they become mainstream.

As a senior individual contributor within the Strategy & Innovation organization, you will act as an early signal detector for the business, translating developments across the AI ecosystem into actionable strategic insights.

You will engage with cutting-edge research, startups, technical communities, and industry experts to understand where AI is headed, what technologies matter most, and how emerging innovations could impact Schneider Electric.

This role is ideal for a technically credible AI practitioner who combines deep hands-on expertise with intellectual curiosity, strong external networks, and the ability to connect technology trends to business strategy.

Your impact will come through the quality of your insights, the strength of your network, your technical judgment, and your ability to influence strategic thinking across the organization.
Role ResponsibilitiesDetect Emerging Trends and Weak Signals


* Track AI models, tools, paradigms, startups and research directions.


* Engage through conferences, workshops, technical communities and informal networks.


* Distinguish genuine shifts from hype.

Build and Leverage External Networks


* Develop relationships across AI labs, startups, open-source communities and industry experts.


* Gather insights beyond public announcements.


* Represent Schneider Electric in the broader AI ecosystem.

Evaluate Technologies and Startups


* Rapidly assess new technologies, products and startup claims through hands-on experimentation.


* Produce clear opinions on what works, what does not, and why.

Inform Strategy and Competitive Intelligence


* Work closely with Strategy & Innovation leaders to develop positions on emerging AI topics.


* Analyze competitor announcements and implications for Schneider Electric.

Accelerate Organizational Learning


* Share insights through concise briefings, demos and strategic memos.


* Maintain a living view of technologies to watch, evaluate, adopt or avoid.

QualificationsTechnical Background


* Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.


* Typically 5+ years of technical experience in AI, ideally as a Research Engineer, Applied Scientist, ML Engineer, or similar role in an AI startup, technology company, or research lab.


* Strong hands-on experience with modern AI technologies and ecosystems; ability to rapidly prototype, test and compare emerging approaches.


* Ability to understand research literature and engage credibly with technical experts.


* Technical depth ...