Project Manager - Key Accounts

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for spearheading projects that span ASCO Power Technologies / Schneider Electric product lines by effectively collaborating with Sales, Applications, Engineering, Operations, and Services in support of key accounts, customers, and related projects. The individual holding this position will be the champion for any issues arising on these critical projects and serves as the local project support lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years relevant product and functional experience

• Outstanding organization and communication skills
• Excellent written & presentation skills
• Working knowledge of control circuits, emergency power systems, related industry codes & standards.
• Demonstrated proficient in scheduling, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Candidate must excel at working in a team environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BSEE or BSME or equivalent will be considered
• PMP certification preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
• Capable of using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint

• Assumes full responsibility and accountability for facilitating delivery of a premium experience for every ASCO customer.
• Responsible for the coordination of all projects in the geographic areas of responsibility and/or key accounts and projects. Participates in key activities such as Order Review, Submittal Package preparation and review, and Engineering Kickoff meetings. Creates, distributes, and follows up on Kickoff meeting notes and action items.
• Coordinates flow of information between various departments at ASCO headquarters, production facilities, and the field organization. Provides support throughout the life cycle of every project including, but not limited to: order processing, engineering changes, customer communications, manufacturing status, sales requests, and startup activities.
• Evaluates and balances outside information and needs with internal policies and best practices, to facilitate the development of a final design that is acceptable to the customer as well as ASCO.
• Assists in defining the required content for all project customer submittals. Ensures the scope and relevance of information to be provided are suited to the needs of the customer.
• Reviews approval one-line diagrams, mechanical elevations, and any plan views generated for preliminary customer approvals. Assures that all documentation accurately represents the defined scope of the project.
• Interprets project related information received from the field and communicates to engineering and manufacturing as required.
• Works closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that required documentation from the field is received promptly and accurately, to ensure proper order entry and processing.
• Works with Applications Engineering to assure accuracy and timely availability of all information required to create budgets and order write ups.
• Serves as the dedicated, highly available and accessible single point of contact for inquiries requiring in-factory functions.
• Review customer purchase orders for acceptability and resolve any discrepancies with field sales and the customer
• Promptly informs stakeholders of changes in product availability, delivery schedule, or design features.
• Participates in weekly load plan meetings. Collects relevant information and requests from the field, reports changes in customer requirements to production and engineering, and reports meeting results to appropriate parties. Fully understands all potential consequences and impacts of items under discussion and is capable of making decisions regarding alternate plans of action when required.
• Provides witness test support if, and as, required.
• Supports customer local jobsite meetings, as required.
• Coordinates warranty and startup activities, as required.
• Assists in all business activities designed to facilitate the highest levels of customer service.
• Manage the margins