Schneider Electric

Senior Customer Project Manager

Schneider Electric$117K — $176K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills, especially in complex technical topics
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Proficient in organization and time/project management
  • Advanced understanding of project management principles
  • Experience with project finance and customer relations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Project and Excel
  • Ability to foster a collaborative environment across diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Manage entire project lifecycle from initiation to closeout
  • Validate project scope, schedule, cost, and contract terms with customers
  • Develop and maintain project organization, schedule, and risk registers
  • Monitor project execution, ensuring communication and technical exchanges
  • Oversee performance monitoring and reporting of project indicators
  • Lead post-project financial reconciliation and customer support coordination
  • Capture lessons learned for future project improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leaves
  • 12 holidays and 15 paid time off days annually
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Access to learning and development resources including Coursera
  • Community support initiatives and volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
This position is accountable and responsible for managing from complex Prefab Customer project orders
to exceed customer expectations through project execution. This includes initiating, planning, executing,
controlling, and closing of customer projects (Customer Project Process).

Individual in this position confirms and manage customer project to deliver an Integrated Package scope
of work including, and not limited to Electrical Enclosures (e-Houses) with electrical distribution and
automation control systems, HAVC and fire and gas systems, plus additional customer features and
services. Manages complete job process from order preparation, thru manufacturing release, product
shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider
Electric products and processes.
  1. Takes ownership for validating the project's scope of work, schedule, cost, and contract terms with the
    customer, including, risks, technical and commercial elements and becomes lead contact for customer
    during project execution. (Project Initiation).
  2. Develops and maintain project organization, schedule, risk register and communicates with the
    customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the customer internal
    manufacturing facilities and third-party vendors. (Project Planning).
  3. Monitor the execution of the customer's project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off
    meetings, project schedule, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and
    project plan information. Manage decision making process towards the best cross-functional compromise
    and effectiveness. Drives Risk and Change Managements, solves problems with customer interaction
    that results in positive feedback and improved relationship. (Project Execution)
  4. Lead the monitor and control of the performance of the customer's project through its lifecycle. Key
    activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, managing the exchange of project
    updates across the project team members, schedule reporting, issue resolution, and contract
    administration. Monitor project progress against the plan and establish regular reports to key
    stakeholders. Measure and reports project performance indicators (Monitor and Control Project Work)
  5. Lead the closeout of the customer's project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site
    equipment arrival, installation and start-up coordination, and training support completion. Point of Contact
    with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support,
    and training functions. Captures lessons learn and documentation approvals for future projects.
    (Project Close)
  6. Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an
    understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project
    management

Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to understand complex
    technical topics
  • Strong leadership skills including, team leading, employee mentoring and development, and the
    ability to empower others through delegating responsibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work in a team environment
  • Proven organizational and time/project management skills
  • Advanced understanding of project management and project finance
  • Ability to build and maintain technical and commercial awareness
  • Ability to define and put in place short and medium term action plans to increase customer satisfaction while improving business growth and efficiency
  • Strong organization, planning and customer service skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Project, and Excel
  • Results oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Influence and convince skills
  • Decision-making and escalate appropriately when arbitration is required.
  • Foster cooperation and people motivation in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Conflict management & Stress tolerance
  • Adaptability

Education:
  • Four-year degree required
  • BS degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
  • PMP (PMI), CPMP/CPMA SE Internal Certification preferred

Experience:
  • Five-Eight years of experience managing projects/program
  • Understanding of systems integration, HVAC or other building or electronic control systems is a
    plus
  • Schneider Electric products and Electrical Enclosure integration knowledge is a plus

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and lead projects that matter!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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.
Learn more about Schneider Electric
Size
166,025 employees
Industry
Founded
1836
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Schneider Electric

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar Senior Customer Project Manager jobs: