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Assistant Project Manager (2 years contract)

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Assistant Project Manager (2 years contract)

Singapore

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 looki ng 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.

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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.

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

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-73867
Employment Type: Contractor