The Associate Project Manager (APM) serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and sales teams, managing end-to-end project coordination with expanded ownership and accountability. This role bridges responsibilities between Project Coordinator and Project Manager roles, including risk identification, lifecycle communication, and dedicated account support.
The APM ensures high-quality execution across strategic accounts while independently driving decisions and managing complex initiatives.
What will you do:- Serve as the primary customer and sales contact for all project communication, ensuring expectations, updates, and satisfaction.
- Own end-to-end project governance, monitoring milestones, and mitigating risks.
- Mentor, train, and onboard both new and existing Project Coordinators (T&E expected time spent 10%).
- Lead pre-sales engagement, evaluating customer requirements and partnering with
- Sales on feasibility and planning (only applicable to T&E).
- Execute and oversee delivery coordination, validating site readiness, tracking order status and ensuring all delivery requirements are met.
- Manage escalations and complex customer issues using cross-functional collaboration.
- Act as dedicated APM for assigned accounts, understanding account-specific needs.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying gaps and proposing operational enhancements.
What qualifications will make you successful:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in customer-facing roles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in pre-sales or quote support is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as Oracle.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement or support program-level initiatives.
What's in it for me?:- Comprehensive professional development and product training programs
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge products and technologies
- Collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and growth
- Career advancement opportunities within a supportive organization
- Engaging work culture that values innovation and customer success
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400.00 - $129,600.00 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. 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,
15 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.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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