Global Search Lead

Description

You will define and drive a unified, future-ready search strategy that leverages the latest advances in AI, large language models (LLMs), and generative search, ensuring Schneider Electric remains at the forefront of digital discoverability.

• AI-First Search Strategy: Develop and implement a global search strategy that prioritizes AI-driven search, LLM-based platforms, and conversational interfaces, while maintaining technical SEO excellence across all digital properties.
• Cross-Platform Discoverability: Ensure seamless discoverability across traditional search engines, AI chatbots, voice assistants, and emerging search modalities.
• Data-Driven Insights: Establish and track advanced KPIs for AI search performance, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaboration & Influence: Partner with content, product, digital marketing, and technology teams globally to embed AI search optimization into every facet of Schneider Electric’s digital ecosystem.
• Generative AI Optimization: Lead initiatives to optimize Schneider Electric’s presence and authority on generative AI search platforms, including prompt engineering, structured data, and schema markup for LLM consumption.

Requirements

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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Anticipate and adapt to the evolving AI search landscape, championing best practices and piloting new technologies and methodologies.
• Proven AI Search Leadership: 10+ years in global search strategy, with at least 3 years leading AI-driven search initiatives and demonstrable success optimizing for generative AI platforms.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Marketing, or related field; advanced degree or certification in AI, data science, or digital marketing highly desirable.
• Analytics & Measurement: Advanced proficiency with web analytics and AI search performance tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and AI-specific analytics platforms).
• Hands-On with AI Platforms: Direct experience deploying and optimizing content for platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and similar.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Exceptional project management and leadership skills, with experience driving cross-functional teams and managing complex agency/technology partnerships.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in LLMs, prompt engineering, schema markup, structured data, and the technical requirements for AI search optimization.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies for diverse audiences.
• Strategic Vision: Track record of developing and executing innovative, measurable search strategies in complex, global B2B environments.

Benefits

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, XX days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $139,200 - $208,800 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance