Project Execution Manager

Role Profile:


* Manage large Customer projects or workpackage of very large project (Category A projects including more software, more services and more sustainability, with organisational and technical complexity, multi-business, high level of risk, complex contractual context...) following applicable company polices and processes (main one being CPP: Customer Project Process).


* Lead functionally the project team (< 10 people) to insure full customer satisfaction and financial performance.


* Manage the relationship with the customer and third parties within project scope and accountable for the execution of the project in line with the contract.


* Contribute to project managers community of practice.


* Act as sales agent for OPEX service portfolio.

Role Responsibilities:


* Set an execution strategy at the start of the project and implement it throughout the project lifecycle.


* Organize & manage the project team and suppliers.

Monitor their progress in line with Project plan (scope, schedule and budget) till completion.


* Insure effective communication within the team for best team coordination and motivation.


* Protect Schneider Electric interests within the frame of the contract untill the end of contractual obligations.


* Monitor, control & report project execution status, progress & KPIs.

Ensure full & effective reporting to management (reports, project reviews, risk escalation reviews...).


* Alert the management about project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance principles and keep the leadership on the actions related to them.


* Perform on regular basis risk and opportunity assessment and implement action plan to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.


* Develop customer intimacy (including end-user if applicable), drive all communication with customer.


* Insure highest level of customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of the project to prepare ground for future business.


* Strategic approach to capture additional business for our company directly or not related to the program especially linked to digital and Service as per Company vision.


* System oriented mindset (Power, automation)


* Take full accountability and control over project profitability (sales, margin & cash) including forecasting.

Ensure timely revenue recognition as per forecast.


* Implement profitability improvement actions.

Satisfy entity and country expectations on sales, margin and cash collection.


* Ensure project team and suppliers are executing the project in full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, quality instructions and governance principles.


* Take all necessary actions to correct any deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution.


* Work closely with Service teams; identify, develop and address additional Service CAPEX and OPEX opportunities including cybersecurity services.


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