Project Manager

Schneider Electric; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Project Manager in the United States to lead electrical protection, controls and automation projects from initiation to delivery, coordinating scope, resources, and schedules while ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability.

You will collaborate with customers, contractors and internal teams, manage budgets and risks, and prepare progress reports to keep stakeholders informed and aligned with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years PM experience
• Electrical automation experience in power monitoring, control/automation, energy management
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office; Visio/Smartsheet preferred
• Ability to manage project financials and deliver profitably
• Strong teamwork and communication with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Oversee project priorities, scope, resources and timing of deliverables with stakeholders
• Assist in evaluating and developing project plans and design alternatives
• Monitor progress and communicate with project members and stakeholders
• Identify risks and mitigate issues to keep projects on track
• Prepare reports on progress and problems for leadership and customers
• Ensure projects align with corporate and customer plans

Skills

Project management

Electrical Eng

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Smartsheet

Job description

Focused in our Digital Power business unit and focused on Protection, Controls and Automation projects, the Project Manager coordinates and monitors customer facing technical projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and most importantly high customer satisfaction. This position includes project planning, resource allocation, estimating, execution, implementation and support. The individual will work closely with the customer, contractor, and internal resources to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of project goals and objectives.

Main activities

• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
• Assists management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
• Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Prepares reports on project progress and problems
• Ensures projects are completed per corporate and customer plan

Required Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, combined with 5+ years of relevant project management work experience
• Electrical Automation experience with a technical background being strongly preferred. Areas of ideal focus include Power Monitoring Systems, control/automation (metering, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, PLCs, drives), energy management, power distribution and critical power applications.
• Travel up to 25% (domestic) to customers and other sites.
• Computer proficiency in MS Project (or similar) and MS Office with Visio and Smartsheet experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage project financials, ensuring accurate revenue recognition forecasting and delivery in a profitable manner
• Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required.

Desired Experience

• PMP Certification.
• Experience working in a matrix managed environment.
• Protection Relay exposure.
• Experience with Critical Power applications in Healthcare and Data Center facilities.
• Knowledge and/or experience of competitor products and services.
• Knowledge and/or training in applicable OSHA regulations.

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success and organizational performance
• Work with diverse teams across technologies and geographies in a collaborative environment
• Grow your career with opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership capabilities
• Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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, 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.

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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.

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