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Customer Project Manager

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Customer Project Manager

Cleveland, OH

What will you do?

  • Lead and execute customer projects and work effectively across multiple business units.
  • Manage project contracts ensuring fulfilment of Schneider Electric contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights.
  • Take full accountability over project profitability (cost, cash flow & margin) including forecasting, engagements follow-up & re-forecasting. Ensure timely revenue recognition as per forecast.
  • Monitor and control Project progress versus budget spending. Strive for gross margin improvement.
  • Develop and maintain projects schedules to meet contract delivery milestones.
  • Monitor subcontractors and supplier's performance to ensure delivery per specifications, required quality and expected schedule.
  • Manage full & effective reporting to management (reports, project reviews). Inform management in a timely manner about project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance principles.
  • Responsibility of the proper implementation of Schneider Electric safety standards all along project execution, and for all parties (Schneider and subcontractors).
  • Act as primary point of contact for the customer (correspondences, emails, calls, meetings) to ensure consistent execution and secure customer satisfaction.

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Travel: Able to travel up to 25%

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
  • Working experience with Modicon PLC, Foxboro and Triconex
  • PMP certification is desirable
  • Strong communication skills


What's in it for you?

Diverse Responsibilities: You'll lead and execute customer projects, manage contracts, and ensure project profitability, giving you a broad range of experiences.

Professional Growth: With responsibilities like developing project schedules, monitoring subcontractors, and ensuring safety standards, you'll enhance your project management skills.

Customer Interaction: Acting as the primary point of contact for customers helps build strong relationships and improve communication skills.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Working across multiple business units and with remote teams fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Industry Experience: Managing industrial automation products and using project management tools will deepen your technical expertise.

Who will you report to?

Meigan Courville - Industrial Automation - Territory Delivery Director

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management
  • 10+ years' experience with industrial automation products like PLC, DCS, and HMI
  • Be able to build a good customer relationship, and a strong collaboration with sales team
  • Experienced user of project management software tools like MS Excel and MS Project
  • Experience in managing remote teams

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.

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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Client-provided location(s): Cleveland, OH, USA; Foxborough, MA, USA
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/89526?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time