Sr Specialist, Project Management

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Project Management to own high-impact initiatives from inception to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive planning, execution, and post-project evaluation, and act as the main liaison with stakeholders to ensure timely, quality results.

The role requires advanced project management capabilities, proactive risk handling, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while delivering within budget and scope.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams without formal authority.
• Excellent communication skills that translate complex project details into clear, actionable insights.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions independently.
• Collaborative approach that fosters trust and drives alignment across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, and post-project evaluation
• Develop detailed project plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and success metrics
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and facilitating clear communication
• Lead cross-functional teams by coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards

Skills

Project Management Methodologies

Project Management Software

Project Planning

Accountability

Adaptability

Budgeting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Summary

Join us as a Senior Specialist, Project Management and take ownership of high-impact initiatives that shape our business. Youll lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects from start to finish, and serve as the trusted partner stakeholders rely on to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, and post-project evaluation
• Develop detailed project plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and success metrics
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and facilitating clear communication
• Lead cross-functional teams by coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodologies - advanced level; applying frameworks to structure and deliver complex initiatives
• Project Management Software - advanced level; using tools to track progress, manage resources, and report status
• Project Planning - advanced level; developing detailed plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, and dependencies
• Accountability - advanced level; owning outcomes and ensuring commitments are met across all project phases
• Adaptability - advanced level; adjusting plans and approaches in response to changing priorities and ambiguity
• Budgeting - intermediate level; managing project finances and ensuring delivery within budget constraints
• Risk Management - intermediate level; identifying potential issues early and implementing mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder Management - intermediate level; building trust and maintaining alignment with diverse project partners

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams without formal authority
• Excellent communication skills that translate complex project details into clear, actionable insights
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions independently
• Collaborative approach that fosters trust and drives alignment across functions