Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Global Classification Project Manager preferably in Nashville, TN, Andover/Boston/Foxboro, MA, or Raleigh, NC b ut can be in hybrid model or even remote depending on location to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality". In this opportunity you will have high visibility and exposure while being apart excellent work environment, team, and leadership! You will be able to take all your lessons learned and build a mission-critical program as you see fit in an area being heavily invested in by the company and leadership.
Position Summary
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- The Global Classification Project Manager position will lead the end-to-end successful delivery of classification transformation projects
- This will include assisting in budget control, recommending resources, effecting change & communication with transparency to your manager and key stakeholders
- You will collaborate closely with team members to manage scope, communicate business benefits, assist on goal development, drive execution, adhere to timelines for deliverables, and advise on risk & project issues
- This position will drive automated solutions to manual processes inherent to the current state of play
- This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Global Jurisdiction & Classification and have a dotted line to the Global Transformation Program Leader
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive classification transformation strategy, in conjunction with the Senior Manager, Global Jurisdiction & Classification, specifically focused on standardizing processes and increasing automation
- Execute strategy across a set of aligned classification transformation projects, leveraging internal and external resources
- Manage projects using a defined approach of Process Standardization, Documentation, Automation, Trusted Data, Change Management and Communication to drive towards Trust@ Scale
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Procurement, Digital, Sales, Compliance, Learning Teams, etc., to achieve project objectives
- Work closely with Export Control Center of Excellence members, and other departments as needed, to understand requirements
- Identify resources needed for projects, manage risks, build contingencies and mitigation plans.
- Report project status to key stakeholders on regular basis
- Propose solutions for challenge areas of projects, discuss with key stakeholders and produce course correction actions
- Coordinate across regions and departments to ensure actions are completed according to timelines.
- Transition from project mode to run mode once objectives are achieved
We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor's degree
- Proven history of developing and implementing successful projects
- Expert knowledge of export and import classification
- At least 5+ years of experience in project management, or similar management role
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation of KPI's
- 25% travel domestically and internationally when required
- Proficient in the all applications in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Planner (or alternate project planning tool), Teams)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a challenging environment
Preferences
- Advanced degree
- At least 7+ years of experience in project management, or similar management role at a multi-national company
Benefits
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more
Who will you report to?
Senior Manager, Global Jurisdiction & Classification
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Schedule: Full-time
Req: 2024-79733
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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.
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