Customer Project Manager, Power Systems

Schneider Electric; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Customer Project Manager for Power Systems in the Boston area. You will own end-to-end project orders from kickoff to closeout, coordinating with Field Sales, manufacturing, and customers to ensure on-time delivery and successful outcomes.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree (ME/EE/IE) or equivalent, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency. CAPM is a plus, and experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; strong time management.
• Working knowledge of Windows and standard business software.
• CAPM certification is a plus.
• Experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Field Sales or PM to review the project PO and bill of material for technical and commercial elements.
• Validate project schedule and communicate with the customer to ensure expectations are met; liaise with manufacturing and vendors.
• Monitor project execution through kickoff, information exchange, and plan updates.
• Oversee lifecycle performance: task completion, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Lead project closeout including financial reconciliation, equipment delivery confirmation, installation, and training coordination.
• Differentiate and propose alternate products with added customer value.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME/EE/IE

CAPM certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

What will you do?

This Customer Project Manager, Power Systems position is accountable for managing small - large customer project orders. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. This role is a U.S. based position and can work out of one of Schneider Electric's design hubs, including Secaucus, NJ, Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.

• Partners with Field Sales or higher level project management roles to review and validate the project’s purchase order and bill of material, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order.
• Validates a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors.
• Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
• Monitor the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, schedule reporting and issue resolution.
• Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions.
• Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value.
• Solve problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
• Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• This position requires a 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi task, work in a fast paced environment and have time management skills. In addition, a good working knowledge of computer operating systems, specifically Windows. Standard business application software experience to include MS Office, MS Excel and MS Access. CAPM certification a plus.
• Must have experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise
• Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development
• Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set

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 package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family.
  We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future.
  We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career.
  We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace.
  We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community.
  We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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

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