Senior Project Manager, Data Centre & Cloud Solutions

Nearheal; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Melbourne to lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex electrical and infrastructure projects within our One Solution framework for data centres. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, interfacing with customers and coordinating across engineering, supply chain, safety, and commercial teams.

You will drive profitability, manage contracts, and oversee third‑party deliveries while visiting live construction sites.

Qualifications

• Formal project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience handling industrial relations site requirements is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and contract management skills are essential.
• Hands‑on site experience in construction and electro‑intensive environments.
• Electrical background via Engineering degree or trade qualification is required, with current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery with scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Develop and manage project plans including resource allocation, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Act as primary customer interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring transparency.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, safety, and commercial teams to drive outcomes.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and third parties to meet project requirements and standards.
• Conduct site visits and oversee delivery in live data centre environments.

Skills

Project management

PMP

IR/site policy

Budgeting

Driving license

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Melbourne to lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex electrical and infrastructure projects within our One Solution framework for data centres. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, interfacing with customers and coordinating across engineering, supply chain, safety, and commercial teams.

You will drive profitability, manage contracts, and oversee third‑party deliveries while visiting live construction sites.