Technical Project Leader, Process Automation (Travel 50%)

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Technical Project Leader for our Process Automation (PA) business unit. The role focuses on leading technically complex PA projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and acting as the primary technical liaison with customers and suppliers.

Travel up to 50% is required to support on-site activities. The successful candidate will manage design reviews, risk assessment, and cost/schedule adherence while ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation engineering or related field.
• Proven technical experience with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems.
• Experience with Modicon, AVEVA, and DCS/Safety tech is a strong plus.
• Good English skills for international project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and control technically complex PA projects.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary project team and coordinate internal/external resources.
• Act as main technical contact with customers and suppliers.
• Define technical solutions, architectures, scope, and execution strategies.
• Prepare technical reviews, meetings, and milestone discussions.
• Ensure compliance with schedule, cost, quality, and HSE policies.
• Support Proposal and Sales during the offer phase for complex projects.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Electrical Engineering

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Automation Engineering

Tools

Modicon

AVEVA

DCS

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Technical Project Leader for our Process Automation (PA) business unit. The role focuses on leading technically complex PA projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and acting as the primary technical liaison with customers and suppliers.

Travel up to 50% is required to support on-site activities. The successful candidate will manage design reviews, risk assessment, and cost/schedule adherence while ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric standards and