Senior Project Execution Leader - Complex Programs

Schneider Electric; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Benefits Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a dynamic Project Execution Manager (PEM) to lead our Power Systems project execution team in a hybrid role across multiple hubs including Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Foxborough, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC.

The PEM will manage a diverse portfolio nationwide, drive profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction through strong risk management, planning, and project reviews.

Qualifications

• 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, spanning multiple years, and managing complex contracts.
• 4+ years of direct line management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 regular 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.
• Mentor Project Managers: Formally mentor and coach your team of 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.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

MBA or advanced engineering degree preferred

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a dynamic Project Execution Manager (PEM) to lead our Power Systems project execution team in a hybrid role across multiple hubs including Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Foxborough, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC.

The PEM will manage a diverse portfolio nationwide, drive profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction through strong risk management, planning, and project reviews.