Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Customer Project Manager for their West Region. The role involves coordinating and monitoring customer-facing technical projects to ensure they are completed on schedule, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, combined with 2+ years of relevant project management work experience
- Location is remote, however there may be a need to visit customers throughout the US. Travel expectation should be 15-25% however, it ebbs and flows
- 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
- 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 Healthcare and Data Center facilities
- Knowledge and/or experience of competitor products and services
- Knowledge and/or training in applicable OSHA regulations