C&SP Senior Project Manager

Schneider Electric; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of complex electrical and data centre projects within the One Solution delivery model. You will ensure successful outcomes through strong customer partnerships and proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Based in Melbourne, you’ll work with a skilled state team and collaborate with a broader projects network across Australia and New Zealand to drive profitability,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in electrical, construction or data centre environments.
• PMP or equivalent project-management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and contract-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality targets are met.
• Develop and manage project plans, including resource allocation and risk mitigation.
• Act as the primary customer interface, maintaining transparent relationships throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, safety and commercial teams to achieve outcomes.
• Manage contractors, vendors and third parties to meet project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and oversee delivery in live construction/data centre environments.
• Apply commercial acumen to manage profitability and contractual obligations.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Electrical engineering

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Construction site experience

Education

Engineering degree

Trade qualification

Job description

Join Schneider Electric’s \"Cloud & Service Provider (C&SP) \"business, a key pillar within our Secure Power division. This team delivers integrated \"One Solution\" offerings across power, cooling, and digital infrastructure, enabling hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise customers to build scalable, resilient, and sustainable data centres.

Based in Melbourne, you’ll work with a highly skilled state team and collaborate with a broader projects network across Australia and New Zealand.

As a Senior Project Manager within our One Solution delivery model, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful outcomes through strong customer partnerships and proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What Will You Do?

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are achieved


• Develop and manage project plans, including resource allocation, cost control, and risk mitigation


• Act as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle


• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, safety, and commercial teams to drive successful outcomes


• Manage contractors, vendors, and third parties, ensuring alignment to project requirements and standards


• Conduct site visits and oversee delivery in live construction/data centre environments


• Apply strong commercial acumen to manage project profitability and contractual obligations

About You

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in electrical, construction, or data centre environments


• Strong project management capability with formal methodology knowledge (PMP or equivalent preferred)


• Management of Industrial relations (IR) site organisational requirements would be an advantage


• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management


• Hands-on experience in construction sites and electro-intensive environments


• Electrical background through Engineering degree or Trade qualification


• Current and unrestricted driver’s licence

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical data centre projects shaping the digital economy


• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative ANZ projects team


• Gain exposure to complex, large-scale infrastructure delivery


• Contribute to sustainable and innovative energy solutions

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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