Assistant Project Manager

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:
Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?
We are a looking for a Assistant Project Manager to make an impact! In this role, you will be accountable for managing moderate size and complexity project orders for regional Fast Track Solutions Team from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The role requires to confirm customer requirements which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their uses.
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Responsible for the preparation and application of the Project Execution Plan.
• Monitor and control the progress and development of all related project deliverables through the various stages of the project in accordance with the SE’s policy.
• Provide expertise, guidance, advice, support and motivate project teams.
• Report to senior management via meetings or by regular written reports the progress of related project matters together with the status of related issues.
• Manages routine client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Manage and prepare all reporting activities required for the Project Stakeholders.
• Attend meetings as required to ensure the compliance with the overall project standards, procedures and requirements.
• Ensure that projects for which you are responsible are delivered on time, on budget and to the prescribed standards.
• Ensure the prompt delivery of all project deliverables.
• Find resolution to and preempt problems during the various stages of the project.
• Communicates effectively with client to identify needs and evaluate alternative Project solutions.
• Assistance in the selection of the contractor as well as in the negotiation of their terms and conditions of engagement with the Procurement team.
• Oversee that the review of all relevant submissions are in line with the project schedule.
• Oversee and ensure that Change Management as it relates to budget, revised design and potential schedule impact is carried out in line with SE procedures.
• Assist the Design team with design management, design coordination and design delivery to meet the project schedule.
• Work and liaise with the Design team on project matters, and also initiate value engineering initiatives to ensure that the project develops within the recognized cost and time constraints. Regularly inspect the progress of the work on site and provide guidance to the project team on best practices and potential efficiencies on scheduling and processes.
  Qualifications:

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in Project Management in Datacenter and/or utility industry (within the electrical distribution field)
• Knowledge of Datacenter, utility, EPC Electrical Distribution Systems and local standards
• Knowledge of Medium/Low Voltage switchgear, HV/MV/LV Transformer and control/automation, including site works (installation, testing & commissioning and integrated test).
• Proficient in planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
• Knowledge of functional Management with a multi-jobs team
• Reporting at the good level and frequency