Senior Customer Project Manager

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is expanding its Cloud & Service Provider segment in the U.S. Services org, seeking a Sr. Customer Project Manager to lead the Services execution lane for C&SP projects.

You’ll collaborate with Product PM, Services PM, Site PM/MEP, and other teams to deliver Startup & Commissioning and related Services from early alignment through closeout. The role requires strong project management, risk, and budget oversight, with focus on safety, customer updates, and scalable execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience.
• PMP preferred; strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the Services execution lane for assigned C&SP projects within Schneider Electric.
• Coordinate with PMs, field teams, schedulers, and vendors to deliver Startup & Commissioning.
• Validate scope, plan mobilization, and manage risk, schedule, and budget.
• Provide clear customer updates and maintain status visibility.
• Escalate issues early and route product/design challenges to the Product Project Manager.
• Promote safety and capture lessons learned to improve execution.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

Oracle knowledge

BfS/BfO knowledge

Job description

The Cloud & Service Provider segment is expanding rapidly and plays a key role in Schneider Electric’s growth. U.S. Services is building the execution capability that helps strategic customers bring complex, mission-critical infrastructure online safely, reliably, and with a seamless customer experience. This role offers the opportunity to grow with the segment, build deepexpertisein data-center execution, and collaborate across businesses on high-visibility customer programs.

What will you do?

As a Sr. Customer Project Manager, you will own theServices execution lanefor assigned C&SP projects and work as part of one integrated Schneider Electric team. You will partner closely with the Product Project Manager, Services Program Manager, Site PM/MEP, Field Service Representatives, schedulers, tender/commercial teams, factories, vendors, and customers to deliver Startup & Commissioning and related Services scope from early alignment through closeout.

• Validate the sold Services scope, assumptions, customer requirements, site-support needs, and resource impacts during tender or early project handoff.
• Plan and coordinate Field Service Representative and subcontractor mobilization based on confirmed equipment delivery, purchaser-hold release, work-order readiness, site access, safety requirements, and the customer or GC schedule.
• Own Services startup andcommissioningexecution, work-order management, execution quality,requiredreports, sign-offs, and Services closeout documentation.
• Maintain an accurateServices schedule, revenue forecast, plan end dates, cost outlook, and risk view.Manage the approved Services budget and protect the as-sold gross margin or better.
• Identifyand manage Services risks, quality issues, resource constraints, schedule conflicts, and site blockers. Escalate early and keep the Product Project Manager informed when customer commitments, equipment readiness, overall schedule, or closeout may be affected.
• Own Services-related change orders for added labor, schedule extensions, site-driven scope, or additional customer support.Route product, factory, design, engineering, or commercial equipment issues to the accountable Product Project Manager.
• Provide clear,timelycustomer updates for the Services lane and support a coordinated communication plan so the customer experiences one Schneider Electric team.
• Use project and customer tools tomaintainactions, issues, readiness, documentation, andstatusvisibility when those responsibilities are defined in the project scope.
• Promote safe execution and support all Schneider Electric and site-specific safety requirements.
• Capture lessons learned,identifyprocess gaps, and help improve how Services scales execution across the growing C&SP portfolio.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• PMP Preferred
• At least 5 years of project management experience or a combination of field and project management experience involving construction management, electrical power distribution equipment (such as switchgear, UPS, building systems, etc.), or mechanical systems (HVAC, BMS, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of a variety of facility/ building systems or IT infrastructure systems, including but not limited to; medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, fire/security, cooling, heating.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects, sites, or stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of subcontractor management, project financials, and risk mitigation
• Experience leading a project team to achieve improved results, measured through increased customer satisfaction, increase project profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Project
• BfS, BfO, SEAdvantage and Oracle knowledge is a plus.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to help shape a growing Services execution model while supporting strategic C&SP customers and some of the company’s most visible, complex projects. You will gain exposure across project management, field execution, customer operations, financial performance, critical power, cooling, and cross-business collaboration, creating strong pathways for continued growth in project and program leadership.

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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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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