Schneider Electric

Customer Project Manager - Key Accounts

Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years of project management experience
  • Experience with project budgets of $3-5 million
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Project Management tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction
  • Ability to self-manage and learn new skills quickly
  • PMP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and monitor technical projects from initiation to delivery
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to outline project priorities and scope
  • Assist in developing project plans and design alternatives
  • Monitor project deliverables through ongoing communication
  • Resolve customer-related issues to enhance satisfaction
  • Prepare progress reports highlighting challenges and successes
  • Ensure adherence to corporate and customer project plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid family leave and military leave benefits
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Well-being and recognition programs including service anniversaries
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $101,600 - $152,400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive combined.

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.

Customer Project Manager - Key Accounts

Remote position, with up to 25% travel

Coordinates and monitors customer facing technical projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and most importantly high customer satisfaction. This position includes project planning, resource allocation, estimating, execution, implementation and support. The individual will work closely with the customer, contractor, and internal resources to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of project goals and objectives.

What do you get to do in this position?
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
  • Assist management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
  • Monitor project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
  • Solve problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship
  • Prepare reports on project progress and problems
  • Ensure projects are completed per corporate and customer plan

This job might be for you possess the following:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, combined with 2+ years of relevant project management work experience
  • Ability to visit local customer sites approximately 25% of the time
  • Must be able to work Central Time Zone work schedule
  • Experience with project budgets of 3-5 million dollars is strongly preferred
  • Computer proficiency in Project Management tool including MS Office and Visio
  • Ability to manage project financials, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, forecasting and delivery in a profitable manner
  • Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required
  • Ability to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable
  • PMP Certification
  • Knowledge and experience in Power Monitoring Systems, control/automation industry (metering, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, PLCs, drives), energy management, power distribution, critical power applications
  • Experience working in a matrix managed environment
  • Experience with Critical Power applications in Data Center facilities
  • Knowledge and/or experience of competitor products and services
  • Knowledge and/or training in applicable OSHA regulations

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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