Electrical Infra Project Lead for Data Centers

Schneider Electric; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible working options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-value electrical distribution projects for data centers and critical infrastructure. You will drive delivery from handover to commissioning, coordinating international teams and ensuring safety, time, budget and quality targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in electrical or power projects, strong communication, stakeholder management and PMP/IPMA certification are a plus. Fluent English; Dutch an advantage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management in electrical, industrial or critical infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing customer relationships.
• Commercial awareness including project financials, risk and contracts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• PMP, IPMA or similar certification is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex customer projects from handover through commissioning and final delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage project scope, risks, contracts, change orders, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate international teams and partners to achieve critical project milestones.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Prepare and oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning activities, and handover to service teams.

Skills

Lead teams

Customer-first

Ambiguity handling

Strategic execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Schneider Electric in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-value electrical distribution projects for data centers and critical infrastructure. You will drive delivery from handover to commissioning, coordinating international teams and ensuring safety, time, budget and quality targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in electrical or power projects, strong communication, stakeholder management and PMP/IPMA certification are a plus. Fluent English; Dutch an advantage.