Software Intelligence Manager

Overview

The Energy Management Software & Services (EM S&S) division brings together five software entities and services into one unified organization covering the full value chain—from design and build to operation and lifecycle optimization. The Software scope delivers digital platforms, applications, and analytics across power systems, buildings, grid, data centers, and workplace domains. You will join the S&S Strategic Intelligence & Planning team to lead intelligence activities for the Software scope, shape strategic priorities, identify growth opportunities, and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic software-driven energy landscape.

• Lead key strategic intelligence activities covering all software:
  Software Market & Competition intelligence program.
• Lead cross-entity market and competitive intelligence across the five software businesses, synthesizing market dynamics into portfolio-level strategic implications.
• Leverage external research partners to close knowledge gaps and enrich internal perspectives.
• Continuously track ecosystem moves (partnerships, M&A, platform ecosystems, cloud/AI players) to inform positioning.
• Analyze software industry shifts (AI, SaaS models, platformization, pricing evolution) and assess impact for software strategy; provide M&A prescreening support.
• Deliver competitor deep dives, identifying key players, platform strategies, and emerging disruptors across domains.
• Deliver a Competition & Industry Newsletter to key stakeholders on a recurring basis.
• Produce high-impact intelligence outputs (e.g., executive briefings, newsletters) tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Build and structure a common intelligence framework with methodologies, tools, cadence, and deliverables; ensure consistency and accessibility of insights.
• Act as a central orchestrator, connecting inputs from multiple software teams into a unified narrative.
• Collaborate with software entity strategy, marketing and product teams to support portfolio-level strategic decisions; share best practices, methodology, and tools within the strategy community.
• Provide executive-level synthesis and decision materials on high-priority topics.

• Master’s degree or MBA from engineering or business school (or equivalent relevant field).
• Experience in strategy, consulting, marketing, or software/tech business analysis.
• Working proficiency in English;
  French or other language is a plus.
• Strong ability to structure and synthesize complex, multi-entity environments into clear strategic insights.
• Proven ability to translate data into concise, executive-level storytelling (PowerPoint, dashboards, reports).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and seniority levels.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working in a global, cross-cultural environment.
• Nice to have:
  Experience in software, digital platforms, or AI-driven businesses; background in strategic marketing in tech/software or consulting.

• Direct impact on strategic decisions shaping the future of the business.
• Opportunities to develop expertise while coaching and guiding emerging talent.
• Collaborative culture that encourages innovation, curiosity, and professional growth.
• Exposure to global markets and cross-functional leadership opportunities.
• Competitive pay and total rewards package, with base salary, incentives, and benefits.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range applies to candidates located within the United States. Pay ranges are determined by role similarity, experience, and education. Our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible work arrangements, leave programs, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and development opportunities through our learning platforms.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to inclusion, trust, safety, sustainability, quality, and cybersecurity, as described in our Trust Charter.