Schneider Electric systems Slovakia, part of Schneider Electric group since 2014, is a global technology leader in process automation and software solutions offering safety, critical and distributed control systems, measurement & instrumentation products, visualization and simulation software solutions. The marketplace knows us from our premier brands - Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, Simsci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware

We are now looking for an experienced TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER to join our international team!

Purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of projects within a single customer or product application with limited multi-national and multi-party involvement. Is accountable for the overall success of the project.

• Works with Sales and Supply Chain before project is sold to help scope the work, determine resource requirements, identify price, determine discounts, and identify any potential risks related to the project;
• Prepares and coordinates commercial offers to customers, working together with engineering to determine hardware and software specification, and engineering estimates
• Develops a project plan that provides the customer with a fully integrated set of product, process, and technical solutions that draw on Schneider Electric's total value proposition to meet the needs of the customer and support the execution of the master project plan;
• Manages projects, directing project team according to process descriptions;
• Main contact point for customers, vendors, subcontractors during the implementation of the project;
• Ensures maximum profitability and minimum capital needed during the project implementation;
• Participates on Site Surveys, Kick off Meetings, Progress Meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, Project Close-out meetings, and other meetings with clients, engineers, and suppliers, if required;
• Works with third-party vendors to ensure compatibility with Schneider Electric's solution;
• Seeks and contracts with people resources for the project based on team members' expertise, skills, availability, and cost;
• Aligns people resources from multiple internal functions(e.g., Engineering, Services, Sales, Product Development, Finance, Supply Chain) and third parties and ensures a productive working relationship between all team members to provide seamless and cost-effective delivery of Schneider Electric's solutions to the customer

• You will report directly to one of our department leaders in Schneider Electric Systems Slovakia!

• Bachelor's/Master' degree in electrical engineering, IT, applied informatics or industrial automation;
• 3+ years of experience in Automation control industry or related engineering experience in disciplines like process, chemical, mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering;
• Experience in managing automation, electrical distribution, or IT projects;
• Experience with third-party solution providers;

• Experience with leading customer interactions and exposure to difficult client situations;
• Self-starter capabilities and ability work under your own initiative;
• Strong motivation and interest in learning new technologies, working on projects and travelling on the frequent business trips to customers;
• High commitment to work, proactive approach
• Customer approach, team spirit and good communication and presentation skills;
• Understanding of contractual and legal aspects of the project;
• Experience and understanding of project risk; management/mitigation techniques;
• Fluent level of written and spoken English is a must, other languages are plus;
• Valid driving license (Category B)

• Knowledge of SAP project module and reporting;
• Experience in working with control design documents;
• PC Software literacy: MS Visio, MS Project or Primavera, MS