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Strategy Leader, Data Centers
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Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listed on 2026-05-14
Listing for:
Schneider Electric
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Data Science Manager -
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation Range (U.S. based): $170,000 - $250,000 per year (includes base pay and short-term incentive).
Position: Strategy Leader for Data Centers and Critical Applications (U.S. based).
MissionThe Strategy Leader for Data Center & Critical Applications is a catalyst for Power Products’ future growth—responsible for defining the strategic direction and innovation roadmap of our critical power, data center, and mission‑critical applications portfolio. This role shapes how we compete and win in a world where uptime, resilience, electrification, and digitalization define customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct deep market, regulatory, and competitive analyses across the global data center and mission‑critical segments.
- Engage directly with hyperscalers, colocation providers, enterprise operators, consulting engineers, and critical‑facility stakeholders to understand evolving applications (AI, Edge, hybrid cloud).
- Translate insights into actionable strategies that influence portfolio evolution and commercial priorities.
- Define segment‑specific architectures, applications, and differentiated value propositions for data center power distribution, critical protection, digital monitoring, and sustainability solutions.
- Reimagine the innovation roadmap to support emerging needs such as high‑density power, redundancy architectures, energy management, sustainability certifications, thermal management interactions, and digital twin applications.
- Drive alignment across offers and platforms to ensure a unified strategy for mission‑critical segments.
- Partner with Leagues, Engineering, Innovation, Commercial, Segment, and Channel leaders to drive end‑to‑end alignment across critical applications.
- Mobilize teams across divisions to increase synergy for cross‑portfolio initiatives such as data center electrical architectures, integrated digital ecosystems, and standardized global platforms.
- Champion strong collaboration across hubs, regions, and strategic accounts.
- Evaluate and optimize GTM channels specific to data center and mission‑critical customers, including E‑OEM, Cooling OEM, consulting engineers, EPCs, integrators, and global account teams.
- Conduct market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and standards/codes analysis (e.g., Uptime Institute, NFPA 70, IEC, IEEE).
- Translate insights into actionable commercial strategies for rapid and differentiated market penetration.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships, alliances, and M&A opportunities related to data center ecosystems (digital monitoring, microgrids, thermal, power quality, AI infrastructure, and resiliency technologies).
- Facilitate investment case building and support decision‑making on emerging growth areas.
- Contribute to strategic deep dives, Board‑level materials, and broader corporate strategy initiatives related to electrification, digitalization, and resiliency in critical applications.
- Strategic & Innovation Mindset
- Forward‑thinking strategist who challenges existing paradigms and anticipates disruptions in data center and critical power markets.
- Strong technology and product marketing background with emphasis on mission‑critical electrical systems.
- Leadership & Influence
- Proven ability to lead without authority in a matrixed, multinational environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and executive teams.
- Core Competencies
- Market and competitive analysis (data center & mission‑critical focus).
- Innovation and portfolio strategy.
- Critical power architectures and redundancy topologies.
- Cross‑functional leadership and collaboration.
- GTM strategy and commercial model understanding.
- Executive‑level storytelling and communication.
- 15+ years of experience across product management, solutions management, strategy, engineering, or product marketing with a focus on data centers, critical infrastructure, or electrical distribution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related…
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