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Program Manager jobs at Schneider Electric span its energy management and industrial automation divisions, where cross-functional project leadership and technical fluency are both expected. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international candidates for this function, including H-1B visa and E-3 visa pathways.
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Sales Development Program - Digital Power
Launch Your Career in Technical Sales with Schneider Electric!
Are you ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic sales role while making a meaningful impact?
Join Schneider Electric's Sales Development Program within Digital Power and unleash your potential as part of a forward-thinking team!
Schneider Electric’s Sales Development Program (SDP) in Digital Power is a structured, immersive 12-month experience based in Nashville, TN, designed to accelerate your growth and prepare you for a successful career within our Digital Power sales team.
Program Overview
Our Sales Development Program equips you with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and real world experience required to thrive in solution-based technical sales roles across the country. Over 12 months, you’ll progress through two distinct phases that combine classroom learning, hands-on practice, and guided sales experience.
Phase 1: Foundations (Months 1–3)
Classroom Style Learning | Nashville, TN
Your journey begins with three months of comprehensive, instructor-led training that builds your confidence from the ground up.
You’ll learn:
- Electrical Fundamentals – What electricity is, how it works, and how our products connect to real world applications.
- Product Training – In-depth understanding of our Square D portfolio, including electrical distribution and industrial control solutions.
- Professional Skills – How to communicate effectively, write impactful emails, manage your time, and stay organized.
- Market Overview – The Electrical Market and our Customers, our Distribution Partners, and Understanding customer needs.
- Sales Techniques – Core selling skills, customer engagement strategies, and consultative selling approaches.
Phase 1 gives you the complete toolkit you need - whether you’re coming from a technical major or learning these concepts for the first time.
Phase 2: Digital Power Commercial Support Specialist (Months 4–12)
Hands On Training in a Learning Environment | Nashville, TN
After building a solid foundation, you’ll step into a hands-on commercial support specialist role supporting one of our experienced sales areas. This phase is designed to let you apply what you learned in Phase 1 while being supported and mentored by seasoned sales professionals.
You will:
- Assist with quoting, customer support, and sales operations activities.
- Collaborate with field sales teams serving distributors, contractors, consultants, and end users.
- Apply consultative selling techniques through real customer opportunities.
- Learn account management fundamentals and relationship-building strategies.
- Participate in business development campaigns focused on identifying and developing new customer opportunities.
- Develop an understanding of Schneider Electric's connected, IoT-enabled solutions and how to position complete customer solutions.
- Gain exposure to the tools, processes, and expectations of future field sales roles.
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders and industry professionals.
This environment ensures you grow confidently at your own pace with mentorship every step of the way.
Program Completion & Career Path
After 12 months, you’ll be fully prepared to step into a role within our Digital Power Sales team at Schneider Electric. Graduates of the program interview for sales roles across the United States, and we seek candidates who are open to relocation to pursue these opportunities.
This Program Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Are a recent or upcoming college graduate pursuing a career in technical sales.
- Have a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sales, Business, or possess relevant technical or business experience.
- Have a technical background or the ability and motivation to learn technical concepts.
- Excel in building relationships and possess strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Are available to start July 2027.
- Are open to relocation across the country after completion of the program.
- Want to work for a company with an industry leading brand focused on reliability, sustainability, and innovation.
Apply Today!
Let us learn about you—your background, your interests, and what excites you about a future in sales at Schneider Electric.
An online application is required to be considered. This position will remain open until filled.
Local Benefits:
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 74,400 - USD 111,600 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, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future.
We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career.
We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace.
We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community.
We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Job Description:
Sales Development Program - Digital Power
Launch Your Career in Technical Sales with Schneider Electric!
Are you ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic sales role while making a meaningful impact?
Join Schneider Electric's Sales Development Program within Digital Power and unleash your potential as part of a forward-thinking team!
Schneider Electric’s Sales Development Program (SDP) in Digital Power is a structured, immersive 12-month experience based in Nashville, TN, designed to accelerate your growth and prepare you for a successful career within our Digital Power sales team.
Program Overview
Our Sales Development Program equips you with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and real world experience required to thrive in solution-based technical sales roles across the country. Over 12 months, you’ll progress through two distinct phases that combine classroom learning, hands-on practice, and guided sales experience.
Phase 1: Foundations (Months 1–3)
Classroom Style Learning | Nashville, TN
Your journey begins with three months of comprehensive, instructor-led training that builds your confidence from the ground up.
You’ll learn:
- Electrical Fundamentals – What electricity is, how it works, and how our products connect to real world applications.
- Product Training – In-depth understanding of our Square D portfolio, including electrical distribution and industrial control solutions.
- Professional Skills – How to communicate effectively, write impactful emails, manage your time, and stay organized.
- Market Overview – The Electrical Market and our Customers, our Distribution Partners, and Understanding customer needs.
- Sales Techniques – Core selling skills, customer engagement strategies, and consultative selling approaches.
Phase 1 gives you the complete toolkit you need - whether you’re coming from a technical major or learning these concepts for the first time.
Phase 2: Digital Power Commercial Support Specialist (Months 4–12)
Hands On Training in a Learning Environment | Nashville, TN
After building a solid foundation, you’ll step into a hands-on commercial support specialist role supporting one of our experienced sales areas. This phase is designed to let you apply what you learned in Phase 1 while being supported and mentored by seasoned sales professionals.
You will:
- Assist with quoting, customer support, and sales operations activities.
- Collaborate with field sales teams serving distributors, contractors, consultants, and end users.
- Apply consultative selling techniques through real customer opportunities.
- Learn account management fundamentals and relationship-building strategies.
- Participate in business development campaigns focused on identifying and developing new customer opportunities.
- Develop an understanding of Schneider Electric's connected, IoT-enabled solutions and how to position complete customer solutions.
- Gain exposure to the tools, processes, and expectations of future field sales roles.
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders and industry professionals.
This environment ensures you grow confidently at your own pace with mentorship every step of the way.
Program Completion & Career Path
After 12 months, you’ll be fully prepared to step into a role within our Digital Power Sales team at Schneider Electric. Graduates of the program interview for sales roles across the United States, and we seek candidates who are open to relocation to pursue these opportunities.
This Program Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Are a recent or upcoming college graduate pursuing a career in technical sales.
- Have a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sales, Business, or possess relevant technical or business experience.
- Have a technical background or the ability and motivation to learn technical concepts.
- Excel in building relationships and possess strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Are available to start July 2027.
- Are open to relocation across the country after completion of the program.
- Want to work for a company with an industry leading brand focused on reliability, sustainability, and innovation.
Apply Today!
Let us learn about you—your background, your interests, and what excites you about a future in sales at Schneider Electric.
An online application is required to be considered. This position will remain open until filled.
Local Benefits:
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 74,400 - USD 111,600 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, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future.
We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career.
We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace.
We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community.
We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Frame your PMP credentials for manufacturing contexts
Schneider Electric evaluates Program Managers against industrial operations, not just project methodology. Highlight experience coordinating cross-functional teams in supply chain, energy systems, or production environments. Generic PMP framing won't differentiate you in a manufacturing-focused review.
Target roles tied to infrastructure or energy projects
Schneider Electric's open Program Manager roles cluster around grid modernization, data center buildouts, and industrial automation programs. Applying to positions aligned with these verticals puts you in front of hiring teams that regularly sponsor international candidates for this function.
Confirm your visa category matches the role level
Schneider Electric sponsors both H-1B and E-3 visas for Program Manager positions. Australians should verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation before accepting an offer, since E-3 petitions are employer-filed and require a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL.
Raise sponsorship intent early in final-round conversations
Schneider Electric's talent acquisition teams handle high application volumes. Waiting until after an offer to surface sponsorship requirements can slow the process significantly. Confirm the specific hiring team has filed for this role category before you reach the offer stage.
Build your target list using verified sponsorship data
Search Migrate Mate to filter Program Manager openings at Schneider Electric by visa type. This lets you identify which specific divisions and locations are actively sponsoring rather than applying broadly across a large employer with uneven hiring patterns by region.
Prepare for PERM if pursuing a Green Card pathway
Schneider Electric sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for eligible Program Managers. The PERM labor certification process requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available, so your role's job description and requirements must be consistent from offer through filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Schneider Electric sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The company participates in the annual H-1B lottery, which runs each April for an October 1 start date, so timing your job search and offer acceptance around that window matters. Roles tied to energy management and industrial automation tend to have the clearest sponsorship history within this function.
Which visa types does Schneider Electric commonly sponsor for Program Managers?
Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas for most international Program Managers and E-3 visas for Australian citizens specifically. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, the company also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways. The right visa type depends on your nationality, the role level, and how the position is classified under DOL's specialty occupation standards.
What qualifications does Schneider Electric expect for sponsored Program Manager roles?
Most Program Manager openings at Schneider Electric require a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical field, along with demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects in manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure environments. A PMP certification strengthens your application. For visa sponsorship purposes, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so the degree requirement must be specific to the position.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Schneider Electric?
Applications go through Schneider Electric's careers portal, but filtering for roles that actively sponsor visas requires additional research. Migrate Mate lets you browse verified Program Manager openings at Schneider Electric filtered by visa type, so you can focus on positions where international candidates have a realistic path to sponsorship rather than applying broadly and discovering eligibility issues late in the process.
How do I plan my timeline around H-1B sponsorship at Schneider Electric?
The H-1B cap-subject filing window opens in early April, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. To be included, you need an approved offer and a filed petition by late March. That means beginning your job search at Schneider Electric no later than the preceding autumn, and confirming sponsorship intent with the hiring team well before the lottery registration period opens.