Project Manager

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

At Schneider Electric, we're enabling a more sustainable and digital future through innovative energy management solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead high-value low- and medium-voltage power distribution projects for data centers and critical infrastructure customers, ensuring successful delivery from start to finish.

Lead complex projects that power the world's most critical environments.

What will you do?

• 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 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning activities, and handover to service teams.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Proven ability to lead teams and delegate work with confidence and clarity
• Customer-first approach with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Comfort working in ambiguous situations and making decisions that drive results
• Strategic mindset paired with strong execution capabilities

What qualifications will make you successful?

• 7+ years of Project Management experience in electrical, industrial, power distribution, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage systems and power distribution solutions.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and managing customer relationships.
• Commercial awareness, including project financials, risk management, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• PMP, IPMA, or similar certification is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage.

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-visibility projects that directly impact customer success and business outcomes
• Work with diverse, global teams on challenging and rewarding initiatives
• Autonomy to exercise professional judgment and shape project strategy
• A culture that recognizes expertise and invests in your continued growth

Bring your project leadership expertise to a team that values impact and excellence.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

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