Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager - Long Island will lead the launch and growth of Schneider Electric's Long Island presence, focusing on team engagement, operational readiness, customer development, and profitable growth. This role reports to the General Manager, NY/NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful launch and scaling of the Long Island sister site.
• Build and develop a high-performing local team across sales, operations, and service.
• Drive employee engagement, safety culture, and customer satisfaction in alignment with Schneider core values.
• Develop and execute a local growth strategy to increase market share and expand the installed base.
• Partner with the NY/NJ General Manager on forecasting, backlog management, and growth planning.
• Ensure operational readiness to deliver construction projects and service programs successfully.
• Support manpower planning and recruiting to meet market growth objectives.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, jobsite visits, and employee forums to continuously improve team culture and engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with NY/NJ branch leadership to leverage shared resources, best practices, and customer opportunities.
• Accountable for delivering Long Island revenue growth and margin targets.
• Responsible for accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility for the Long Island market.
• Operates within an established budget framework set in partnership with the NY/NJ General Manager.
• Contributes to financial planning and strategy but does not carry standalone P&L ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in sales, operations, or service.
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery and service program execution.
• Experience supporting forecasting and financial performance management.
• Proven track record of building high-performing teams.

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience in sales, operations, or service within construction, electrical, or mechanical industries.
• Strong business development acumen and comfort serving as the local executive presence.
• Pioneering ability to build and scale teams in growth environments.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate high-level objectives into local execution.
• Experience collaborating across functional disciplines.
• Strong coaching and talent development capabilities.
• Change management skills, particularly in expansion or startup-like environments.
• Ability to balance autonomy with alignment to a broader regional strategy.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to build and shape a new market presence.
• Executive visibility within the Schneider Electric Leadership Team.
• A pathway toward future General Management roles.
• Empowerment to drive culture, growth, and customer impact in a high-potential region.