Specialist Customer Project Planning

Schneider Electric; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Career development opportunities

Global opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric in India is seeking a Customer Project Planning Specialist to own schedules, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and ensure on-time project delivery. You will oversee end-to-end project timelines and act as scheduling focal point for the region.

The role emphasizes contract management, risk awareness, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to operational excellence. Join a global leader shaping sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Scheduling — advanced level; coordinating complex project timelines across stakeholders and regions.
• Resource Planning — intermediate level; allocating resources to meet project demands.
• Resource Allocation — intermediate level; optimizing team capacity to deliver commitments.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation — intermediate level; analyzing project metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Customer Orientation — developing level; building relationships balancing customer needs with business goals.
• Risk Management — developing level; identifying and mitigating project risks before they affect delivery.
• Project Management — developing level; coordinating activities to keep projects on scope and schedule.
• Contract Management — developing level; overseeing agreements to protect company interests and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules from start to finish, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Act as the scheduling focal point for your region, coordinating between customers and internal teams.
• Manage contracts strategically to protect company interests while nurturing customer partnerships.
• Provide consultancy and conduct quality audits to maintain high standards across all project activities.

Skills

Scheduling

Resource Planning

Resource Allocation

Data Analysis

Customer Orientation

Risk Management

Project Management

Contract Management

Job description

Job Description

Join our project delivery team as a Customer Project Planning Specialist. This role puts you at the center of project execution, where you'll manage schedules, coordinate with customers, and ensure every project delivers on its promise.

What will you do?

• Oversee project schedules from start to finish, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction
• Act as the scheduling focal point for your region, coordinating between customers and internal teams
• Manage contracts strategically to protect company interests while nurturing customer partnerships
• Provide consultancy and conduct quality audits to maintain high standards across all project activities

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Scheduling — advanced level; managing complex project timelines across multiple stakeholders and regions
• Resource Planning — intermediate level; allocating resources effectively to meet project demands
• Resource Allocation — intermediate level; optimizing team capacity to deliver on commitments
• Data Analysis and Interpretation — intermediate level; analyzing project metrics to identify risks and opportunities
• Customer Orientation — developing level; building relationships that balance customer needs with business objectives
• Risk Management — developing level; identifying and mitigating project risks before they impact delivery
• Project Management — developing level; coordinating activities to ensure projects stay on scope and schedule
• Contract Management — developing level; overseeing agreements to protect company interests and ensure compliance

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Exceptional organizational abilities with a talent for juggling multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication skills that build trust and influence across all organizational levels
• Forward-thinking approach that spots potential issues and solves them proactively
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing others

What's in it for me?

• Visible role where your planning expertise drives measurable project outcomes
• Growth opportunities through coaching responsibilities and strategic involvement
• Supportive team culture that respects your professional judgment and autonomy
• Chance to shape project delivery standards and operational excellence

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• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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