Senior Project Manager

About Schneider

Schneider Electric’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are committed to inclusion and to providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and to championing inclusivity in everything we do. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

Set an execution strategy at the start of the project and implement it throughout the project lifecycle Organize & manage the project team and suppliers Monitor progress in line with the project plan (scope, schedule and budget) until completion Ensure effective communication within the team for best coordination and motivation Take full accountability and control over project profitability (sales, margin & cash) including forecasting; ensure timely revenue recognition as per forecast; implement profitability improvement actions; satisfy entity and country expectations on sales, margin and cash collection Protect Schneider Electric interests within the frame of the contract until contractual obligations end Monitor, control & report project execution status, progress & KPIs; provide full & effective reporting to management (reports, project reviews, risk escalation reviews) Alert management about events impacting project performance or governance compliance and lead actions to address them Regularly assess risks and opportunities and implement actions to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities Develop customer intimacy (including end-user when applicable); drive all communication with customer and ensure high customer satisfaction to lay groundwork for future business Strategic approach to capture additional business linked to digital and Service as per company vision System-oriented mindset (Power, automation) Ensure project team and suppliers comply with Schneider-Electric processes, quality instructions, and governance principles; correct deviations or quality issues promptly Delegate sub-projects to PMs and coordinate Collaborate with Service teams to identify and address additional Service CAPEX and OPEX opportunities including cybersecurity services Contribute to PM Community of Practice and share lessons learned and best practices Monitor HSE policy compliance for all team members and subcontractors, especially for site activities and travel Manage cybersecurity risk and actions with all team members, customers and suppliers / service providers / sub-contractors Act as mentor within the Application Center PM team Global Project Manager specialization Ensure customer and segment team satisfaction, profitability of all projects in the portfolio for dedicated VIP client, successful project execution and project control including risk and opportunity management Collaborate with Segment team to identify and contribute to project pipeline and setup Compile experience on first-of-a-kind solutions and apply best practices to subsequent projects Provide senior-level customer interface when needed About You

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar Minimum 8 years of experience including at least 4 years in managing complex projects Experience in tendering is a plus Cross-functional and cross-border experience PMP Certification is a plus English fluency is a must; additional language is a plus Skills Requirement

Strong communication skills; effective in a cross-cultural environment to foster collaboration toward a common goal Proven leadership skills in project contexts, maintaining focus on objectives under stress; good political skills Ability to understand, influence & convince in a complex matrix organization; strong internal and external networking to develop additional business Good digital background; awareness of “Ecostructure” tailored solution to customers and ability to act as sales agent Comfort with new integrated digital tools for improved work efficiency You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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