The Sr Manager DEI will drive Schneider Electric's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy for India region by developing, implementing, and measuring initiatives that promote belonging, equitable opportunities, and inclusive behaviours. This role partners closely with HR, Business Leaders and Global DEI teams to ensure alignment with Schneider Electric's global DEI strategy and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Program Leadership:

- Develop and execute the regional DEI strategy aligned with Schneider Electric's global DEI framework

- Benchmark DEI best practices by engaging with external DEI experts, organizations, and industry bodies

Governance, Metrics & Reporting:

- Establish KPIs to measure DEI initiative effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data

- Provide regular updates to HR Leadership and business stakeholders

Capability Building & Culture Change

- Design and deliver trainings, workshops, and leader enablement programs to enhance cultural competency and inclusive leadership.

- Support and coach employee resource groups (ERGs) to strengthen grassroots inclusion efforts.

- Partner with communication teams to build DEI awareness through campaigns and storytelling.

Stakeholder Influence & Change Management:

- Influence managers, HRBPs, and senior leaders using a transparent, data driven approach to embed DEI in decision making.

- Lead change management for new DEI initiatives and inclusive leader programs in partnership with global teams.

Employee Experience & Inclusive Policies:

- Review current policies, recommending updates that promote fairness, accessibility, and psychological safety.

- Collaborate with HR and leadership to ensure DE&I goals are integrated into the company's policies and practices.

In addition to the above, there are few more additional responsibilities:

- Regularly conduct training sessions and workshops to educate staff on diversity and inclusion issues.

- Promote a company culture that celebrates differences and drives inclusivity

- Provide guidance on DE&I best practices and legal requirements

- Manage and support employee resource groups (ERGs)

Qualifications & Experience:

- 6-10 years of experience in DEI, HR, Talent, Organizational Development, or related fields.

- Proven experience leading enterprise DEI programs and influencing senior leadership

- Experience in designing and facilitating training at scale

Our EEO statement:

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct