AI Strategy Analyst - Schneider Electric Return to Work Program

Making a decision to return to work can be exciting and scary all at the same time. We get it 100% - many of us at reacHIRE are returners, too!!  And, we believe meaningful relationships formed along the way back to work should be built on communication and trust. Which is why our team of Program Managers are here to listen to your unique story and help you take the best next steps toward your next opportunity.We are excited to partner with Schneider Electric for a 6-month return-to-work program starting in August 2024. 

If you are a professional returning to work after a 2+ year career break or worked in part time or independent contractor roles, this could be the perfect opportunity! reacHIRE is invested in helping professionals return with confidence; providing the resources and support needed via Program Managers who will help guide and navigate the entire process alongside you. 

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing Returners, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you. 

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digitized, new electric future. Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform industries and help unlock efficiency and sustainability. Within our Global AI Hub we combine our long-standing manufacturing and domain expertise with cutting-edge innovation in AI, machine learning, and deep learning to empower smarter decision-making, agility, and decarbonization. The Strategy & Innovation team drives the AI / Generative AI strategy and ecosystem/ innovation efforts for the AI Hub, Schneider Digital, and Schneider Electric at large.

As AI/GenAI is already transforming global technology leaders such as Schneider Electric and many of those in its ecosystem, we are looking for an AI Strategy Senior Analyst within our AI Hub / Strategy & Innovation team.

What You'll Contribute Day-to-Day: 

Strategy

• Support the AI Strategy Team in relation with AI Spokes leaders & Strategy teams in Businesses
• Is responsible for supporting the acquisition strategy and strategic due diligence of acquisitions files.
• Support the creation and subsequent updates of the AI Hub’s annual strategy memo (incl. alignment with all necessary stakeholders, relevant research, etc.)
• Support the execution of select strategy projects and deep dives as a key contributor.
• Support prospective reflection of next global megatrends and strategic issues and help management shape the global strategy and resource allocation.
• Assess external environment and internal capabilities to impact our positioning and priorities. Derive recommendations and challenge critical assumptions.
• Support creation of acquisition rationales and initial files and run necessary due diligence.

Strategic Intelligence

• Support GenAI/ AI strategic and competitive intelligence efforts.
• Manage external vendor(s) to produce quality recurring strategic intelligence insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and assess Schneider Electric’s global external AI ecosystem (competitors, adjacent players, markets, trends, etc.) for the fastest changing and most dynamic space in technology and business.
• Synthesize findings and present in a succinct, analytical, and actionable manner to advise leadership on decision-making and prioritizations.
• Support to produce quality intelligence deliverables and deep dives/projects, make recommendations to management as necessary, and disseminate content to appropriate stakeholders.
• Help managing relationships with strategy and strategic intelligence stakeholders within and outside of AI Hub (e.g., Corporate Strategy and Strategy Intelligence, Strategic Intelligence for LoBs, BUs, etc.).

External Researchers & Analyst Relations

• Support continuous process to identify, obtain, and distribute relevant external insights and research relating to GenAI/ AI.
• Contribute content for an outside-in perspective to employee education and learning programs.
• Collaborate and align closely with relevant stakeholders (e.g., SE Digital Communications, Global Marketing, etc.) to ensure messaging accuracy and consistency at a group level.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• Strong business acumen, project management expertise, and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Effective analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to challenge assumptions.
• Proactive working approach and enthusiasm for problem solving.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and embracing ambiguity.
• Enthusiasm for AI/ GenAI technology and its positive impact on Schneider and our ecosystem in Sustainability, Energy Management, and Industrial Automation.

reacHIRE is changing the trajectory for individuals in the workplace by partnering with forward-thinking companies. reacHIRE believes a career break shouldn't be a career breaker. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work, but it is not guaranteed. Either way, you’ll become part of the reacHIRE team, join with a cohort of fellow Returners, and we will provide 360-degree support via Aurora, along with a dedicated Program Manager to ensure your success every step of your journey back to work!

Our return-to-work program participants come from all walks of life, and so do we. At reacHIRE, the sum of our individual differences, life experiences, and self-expression is what makes us great. Be you and reach higher!

Please note:

• reacHIRE will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. For assistance with your application please contact: Sarah White at swhite@reachire.com.
• reacHIRE is unable to sponsor program participants for the duration of our return-to-work programs.

What’s great about working at Schneider Electric?

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.   

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.