Manager, Project Execution

Schneider Electric; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private health care

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee share ownership programme

Job summary

Schneider Electric Ireland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex customer projects in Electrical and Automation sectors. The role's responsibilities include managing project lifecycle, financial performance, and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and strong communication skills. Schneider Electric offers competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days annual leave and health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale, complex projects in Electrical, Controls, or Automation sectors.
• Proven track record in financial and contractual management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of complex customer projects across various technology scopes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and commercial standards.
• Manage project financials including margin and cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Commercial and financial management

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Software or similar

PMP or Prince2 certification

Job description

Manager, Project Execution (Senior Project Manager – Large Projects Team, Schneider Electric Ireland)

About the Role

Schneider Electric Ireland is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex customer projects across Electrical, Controls, Automation, and Digital solutions. The role involves managing projects from strategy to delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial success, and engaging with multinational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex customer projects across all in‑country technology scopes.
• Drive project strategy, execution, delivery quality, and customer outcomes.
• Ensure all project activities comply with company standards, local regulations, and safety policies.
• Take full ownership of project P&L, including margin management, cash flow, and commercial performance.
• Conduct accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk analysis.
• Manage contractual obligations, claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Support internal governance processes and maintain high standards of documentation and compliance.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and engage externally with customers, partners, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain strong customer relationships focused on transparency, communication, and satisfaction.
• Leverage expertise of Engineering, Business Units, and supply chain to ensure robust design, delivery, and integration.
• Support knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and best practice adoption within the Large Projects team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in project management within Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Contracting industries.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across diverse functions.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale, complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial management skills.
• Experience managing project P&L, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong capability in risk management and project governance.
• Desirable: experience with equipment vendors, software solutions, or construction/contracting environment.
• Desired qualifications: BEng/MEng in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Software, etc., and certifications such as PMP, Prince2.
• Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s technology portfolio or similar energy/automation platforms.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Private health care.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Worldwide employee share ownership programme.
• Health & wellbeing support options and employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Internal mobility opportunities and access to mentors and projects globally.
• Learning portal and development resources.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.