Onsite Project Manager

Schneider Electric; Lisboa; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Schneider Electric in Lisboa is seeking a skilled project manager to lead the execution of projects from order to cash. The ideal candidate will possess a Mechanical Engineering background or significant knowledge in cooling systems, and must be fluent in English. Key responsibilities include coordinating with teams and stakeholders, managing margins, and delivering actionable feedback post-project. The company emphasizes inclusivity and ethical practices within its operational framework, providing equal opportunities for all employees.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer or strong knowledge in cooling systems required.
• Must have strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing projects or supervising subcontractors is preferable.

Responsabilités

• Lead the order-to-cash process in each project.
• Define execution plans and follow up with stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze margin data during execution.
• Communicate lessons learned post-project.

Connaissances

Mechanical Engineer or high knowledge in cooling systems

English mandatory

Previous knowledge about Project Management

Strong negotiation skills

High resistance to stress

Description du poste

What will you do?

1. Lead the process from order to cash in each project:
   1. Lead the execution Kick Off between Sales, Systems Engineers, Quoting Team and Service Team
   2. Be in contact with customers and other stakeholders to define the execution plan and follow-up.
   3. Control the suppliers on site, visiting the customer site
   4. Coordinate with internal departments to obtain the correct resources to execute the project
   5. Coordinate with the Health and Safety department to ensure safe execution for our people and the customer
   6. Coordinate with the logistic supplier for deliveries
   7. Coordinate with the assembly supplier for on‑site work
   8. Act as the single point of contact between SE and the customer during project execution
   9. Define when the project will be invoiced
   10. Act as the single point of contact with the rest of the organization: Finance, VPs, Customer Satisfaction, …
2. Participate in the definition of the offer to be sent to the customer
   1. Be part of the project team, representing execution and logistics
   2. Write the technical specifications to select the supplier for each project.
   3. Participate in the supplier selection: pricing & skills
   4. Lead the tax part, if needed
3. Control of margin during execution
   1. During the kick‑off meeting obtain the correct margin
   2. Follow deviations in each activity
   3. Suggest and/or find improvements in each area
   4. Document the margin at the end of the project
   5. Participate in the follow‑up meeting of each project with VPs
   6. Inform about the deviations
   7. Lead the change‑order process throughout execution
4. Analyze the rentability of each line of products
   1. From delta margin analysis, work with Finance and Product Manager to provide feedback on selling‑price positioning
   2. Work with Finance to validate upstream from other intragroup plants
5. Deliver feedback to all organization
   1. When a project is closed, define and communicate lessons learned
6. Participate in delivering the backlog burning at the beginning of every month
7. Help the rest of the Order Management team with special processes and new products

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Mechanical Engineer or high knowledge in cooling systems
• English mandatory
• Previous knowledge about Project Management or supervision of subcontractors
• Well organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• High resistance to stress
• Able to communicate with different organization levels

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and inclusion is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals, and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.