Customer Project Manager

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.

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.

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