Senior Customer Project Management Specialist

Schneider Electric; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global family leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

Schneider Electric Malaysia is seeking a Senior Customer Project Management Specialist to drive successful, on-time delivery of complex engineering projects across international customers. You will define objectives, schedules, and responsibilities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

You will ensure adherence to design specifications, monitor progress, manage costs, and provide technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 6–8 years of experience in project engineering in related field.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering industry in public sector, healthcare, transportation, utilities, C&SP beneficial.
• Ability to work in an international environment with regional application centers and multinational customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong command of English (verbal and written).
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans; conferring with stakeholders.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying phases, elements; assigns personnel and reviews bids.
• Determines project specifications by studying design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Determines project schedule by studying plan/specifications; calculating time; sequencing elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and changes; recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contracts.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment; ensures on-time engineering milestones per schedule.
• Provides inputs for drafting and ensures correctness of drawings.
• Handles all technical questions and solutions for assigned projects.
• Manages multiple projects in parallel; communicates with customers on technical aspects.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Job description

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role:

We are a looking for a Senior Customer Project Management Specialist to make an impact!

What will you do?

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases andelements; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencingproject elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Responsible for on time engineering mile stones according to project schedule
• Provide inputs for drafting & responsible for correctness of drawings
• Responsible for all technical questions and solutions for the assigned projects.
• Handle multiple projects in parallel
• Customer communication regarding project and technical aspects

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Min. 6-8 years exp. in project engineering in related field.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering industry within the public sector, healthcare, transportation, utilities, C&SP, segments is an added advantage.
• Able to work in an international environment which includes liaising with regional application center and multinational customers from international locations.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
• PMP Certification, a plus

What's in it for me?

• Global family leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

…and more!

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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