EPC Program Manager

Schneider Electric; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead a diverse project portfolio across business units. You will work with Project Managers, Sales Leaders, and Sponsors to align objectives, manage budgets, risks, and deliver profitable outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to operate in a geographically dispersed environment. Travel up to 25% may be required, with a focus on driving operational excellence and customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in Program/Project Management within Large and Complex Projects across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Tendering Teams to support major pursuits and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define Project Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop proposals with value propositions.
• Provide operational support for complex, customer-facing projects focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Emphasize risk management, planning, and timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Lead and participate in regular program/project reviews, including external business reviews with customers.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers and interface directly on projects to boost team performance.

Skills

PMP certification

PgMP desired

Strong communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our growing cross-business unit execution team. You’ll manage teams, budgets, and risks while driving efficiency and ensuring every project exceeds expectations.

As a Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the success of a diverse Project Portfolio by fostering a one-team collaborative execution approach with Project Managers, Sales Leaders, Project Sponsors, Functional Managers, and Project Teams. You will lead cross-business unit and cross-functional teams, with direct or indirect management responsibilities. This role demands an individual who embodies the values of accountability, trust, communication, and innovation. The Program Manager must be an excellent communicator at all levels, proactive, and exhibit strong leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and thrive in a dynamic, geographically dispersed project environment, bringing strategic insight and operational excellence to our most complex customer-facing projects.

What will you do in this position?

Opportunity Shaping

• Collaborate with Sales and Tendering Teams: Work closely with North American Operations sales and tendering teams to support major pursuits and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define Project Statements of Work (SOWs): Develop high-quality proposals, create value propositions, and formulate execution strategies that meet client needs and organizational goals.

Program and Project Execution

• Provide Operational Support: Assist Project teams managing Schneider Electric's most complex and largest customer-facing projects, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Project Success: Emphasize risk management, planning, and claims to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead Reviews: Lead and/or contribute to regular program and project level reviews, including regular external business reviews with customers.
• Support Project Execution: Oversee a portfolio of customer projects, providing strong coaching and mentoring as selected by the Solution Opportunity Committee.

Mentoring & Coaching

• Mentor Project Managers: Formally mentor and coach Project Managers, guiding the “experience” component of their development.
• Direct Interface on Projects: Provide coaching, mentoring, and direct interface on specific projects to enhance team performance and growth.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Improvement Initiatives: Drive initiatives that improve profitability and order intake through better project management practices.
• Resource Alignment Processes: Establish processes for resource assignment, engage with commercial teams, and align targets.
• Improve Tendering Practices: Enhance tendering practices and ensure well-defined Scopes of Work at the project level.
• Develop Project Plans: Create project plans with identified billable elements and link risk reserves to the SOW and project plan.
• Support Talent Development: Contribute to the PM Talent improvement plan for North America.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. Advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of demonstrated success in Program/Project Management within Large and Complex Projects, involving multiple business units, spanning multiple years, and managing complex contracts.

Certifications and Skills

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Program Management Professional (PgMP) desired.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficient with planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and/or Smartsheet.
• Thorough understanding of project and program P&L financials.

Soft Skills and Leadership

• Strong leadership skills, including team building, empowering and delegating authority, and building rapport and consensus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on customer service and team success.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of handling a high volume of complex matters.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Normal work schedule is Monday to Friday but may vary based on project requirements. Special project circumstances may require additional or modified working days and/or hours.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and remain focused in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Track record of delivering results.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams toward task completion.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal team skills for teamwork, respect, courtesy, tact, and discretion.
• Must be flexible and able to alternative between multiple projects as workload dictates.

Bring your expertise to a team that values impact and excellence ‑

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 168,800 - USD 253,200 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

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 (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date).

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, initiatives that support youth education, and military leave benefits.

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