Schneider Electric

Customer Project Manager

Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in a customer-facing role
  • Proven expertise in organizing and overseeing complex projects
  • Strong communication skills for effective customer interactions
  • Financial proficiency in managing project budgets and invoicing
  • Technical knowledge of data center operations
  • Experience with construction project management is preferred
  • Willingness to travel within the U.S. for site visits

Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution for Vantage Data Center accounts
  • Conduct order handoff meetings with sales and customers
  • Set up and manage project finances, including progress billing
  • Review required approval documents and ensure quality standards
  • Coordinate equipment release with customers and manage factory operations
  • Oversee warranty and change order processes
  • Facilitate communication and coordination with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful technical projects
  • Professional growth through diverse exposures in technical environments
  • Autonomy in project management and decision-making
  • Collaborative work atmosphere with cross-functional teams
  • Pathways for career advancement in technical project leadership
Full Job Description
Responsible for the overall project execution for our Vantage Data Center accounts. This person will be managing complex customer projects, focusing on utilizing SE resources to deliver equipment as requested by customer, focusing on customer satisfaction, risk, profitability, and opportunity management. Main duties include project organization and planning, monitor and control of progress and budget, anticipation and management of risks and changes.

This role will require travel within the U.S. to be on the construction sites.

What will you do:
  • Order handoff meeting with sales & confirm scope of order
  • Order handoff with customer & confirm scope & schedule of order
  • Setting up project finances (progress billing, manual invoicing, tax exempt, etc.)
  • Verify what approval documents are needed
    • PM responsible for reviewing approval drawing quality (approvals, records, O&M)
  • Order conversion
  • Confirm site requirements for drawing and ship schedule & communicate them to the site
  • PM responsible for managing factory release with customer, but can utilize SSR to release equipment in Q2C or adjust release dates (Gate 3)
  • Warranty/CR claims are over-seen by the PM but can be initiated and processed through CR
    • In the case of warranty that require financial transaction (i.e. replacement breakers) the PM must track any financial risk
  • Lead and coordinate local Field Service for startup and post shipment warranty actions
  • Issuing/coordinating third-party PO
  • Change orders/order maintenance
  • GSC engineering/escalations/schedule coordination
  • Responsible for gathering lessons learned during and at the end of the project


What will make you successful:
  • Project Management Expertise: Experience organizing, planning, and overseeing complex customer projects, including risk and change management.
  • Customer Communication Skills: Ability to conduct order handoff meetings with both sales and customers to confirm scope and schedule.
  • Financial Acumen: Proficiency in setting up and managing project finances, including billing, invoicing, and tracking financial risks.
  • Technical Documentation Review: Responsible for reviewing approval drawings, records, and operation & maintenance (O&M) documentation.
  • Coordination and Leadership: Skilled in coordinating with internal teams (e.g., Field Service, Engineering, GSC) and managing third-party purchase orders.
  • Must have extensive experience in a customer facing related project manager role
  • Experience in the data center industry
  • Technical knowladge within the data center industry
  • Experience managing construction projects is preferred
  • Must be opened to traveling in the U.S.

What's in it for you:
  • Opportunity to lead multiple challenging technical projects that directly impact customer success
  • Professional growth through exposure to diverse technical environments and methodologies
  • Autonomy in project management and decision-making
  • Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams
  • Career advancement opportunities in technical project leadership

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $101,600.00 - $152, 400.00 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.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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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