Project Manager

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:
Description Project Manager
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?

• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
• Assists management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
• Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Prepares reports on project progress and problems
• Ensures 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
• Location: US Remote. Project Manager is expected to visit local customer sites approximately 25% of the time
• Computer proficiency in MS Project, 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

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are a real value for the company. We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.
About Our Company:

• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
• Assists management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
• Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Prepares reports on project progress and problems
• Ensures projects are completed per corporate and customer pla